16:35 Doncaster

Saturday 3 August 2024

All14:1514:5015:2516:0016:3517:10

Eric Roberts Memorial Handicap

Off time: 16:36 | Winning time: 1m 11.94s

(8)

Sparkling Red^p1¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Sean Kirrane| T: M Dods| OR: 72

7/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Chance if rediscovering old form.

Form: 860828

(1)

The Ridler¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Connor Murtagh| T: R A Fahey| OR: 71

3/1

14/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Merits serious consideration eased 1 lb.

Form: 79-0063

(5)

Heroism^t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: T D Barron| OR: 71| D

17/2

Fifteenth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 28/1) 8 days ago. Has work to do.

Form: 2645-00

(3)

Golden Duke²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler| OR: 70| CD

17/2

C&D winner. Off 9 months before coming in last of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 28 days ago, slowly away. Can take a step forward from a handy-looking mark.

Form: 46829-6

(6)

Ultramarine¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: George Downing| T: P D Evans| OR: 68| D

17/2

12/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Possibilities.

Form: 978705

(4)

Another Baar⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Zak Wheatley⁽³⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 67| D

9/2

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable seventh of 18 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm, 25/1) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Back up in trip. Every chance if back to best.

Form: 005077

(7)

A Pint Of Bear^p⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: S Dixon| OR: 65| D

9/2

3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in June. 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 5 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 317569

(2)

East Bank^p1³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Harrison Shaw| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 66

14/1

Latest win at Newcastle in March. Seventh of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Thirsk (7f, good) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive.

Form: 162007

Forecasts

The Ridler (3/1), Another Baar (9/2), A Pint Of Bear (9/2), Sparkling Red (7/1), Heroism (17/2), Golden Duke (17/2), Ultramarine (17/2), East Bank (14/1)

THE RIDLER signalled he is ready to strike again when a good recent third at Newmarket so earns the vote off a 1 lb lower mark here. Golden Duke should be all the better for his Carlisle reappearance so could play a part now off a lenient mark. Sparkling Red appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.