13:55 Doncaster

Sunday 13 September 2026

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Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap

Off time: 14:04 | Winning time: 1m 16.41s

(4)

Completely Random^p⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 104

15/2

Won twice at Lingfield in January, including listed race, and has proved just as good on turf this summer, runner-up in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot and again finishing strongly when fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time. Not taken lightly.

Form: 100204

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(2)

Crestofdistinction^p¹²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: David Probert| T: J Channon| OR: 102

33/1

Dual winner on all-weather last year and improved form when runner-up in listed race at York during the autumn. However, has finished well held in pattern races both outings this season, so needs to get back on track returned to a handicap after 4 months off (has been gelded).

Form: 1824-00

(14)

Invictus Gold⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Tom Clover| OR: 98

18/1

Without a win since last spring but ran up to his best when second in an Epsom handicap in June. Possibly unsuited by firm ground at Windsor next time, though well held in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 6 weeks ago.

Form: 5-39280

(11)

Blue Brother²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 97

5/2

Useful form in France in 2024. Raced only twice last year but ran well on seasonal/stable debut when fourth in the Buckingham Palace Stakes (7f) at Royal Ascot. Has shaped as if still in good form both starts since, fifth of 14 at York (1m) on latest outing. Interesting back down in trip.

Form: 5/60-485

(6)

Berkshire Whisper^p1⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 95

12/1

Completed a hat-trick at Newcastle last spring and produced one of his better efforts on turf when fourth in 13-runner handicap at Leicester in April. Below form after 11 weeks off in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, but he could fare better with cheekpieces applied.

Form: 4-03480

(3)

Asuka²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: H Crouch| T: G Boughey| OR: 94| BF| D

5/2

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who made it 3 wins from his first 4 starts when scoring on handicap debut at Thirsk (7f) early last month. Again ran well when third at Chester (7.5f) 22 days ago, despite seeming stretched by the extra distance. Major player back down in trip.

Form: 1/2113

(5)

Lakers¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Rowan Scott| T: K P De Foy| OR: 94| D

12/1

Successful twice in handicaps in 2025 and has continued in good heart this year, returning from 4 months off when third of 10 at Goodwood 2 weeks ago. Can give his running once more.

Form: 1-33953

(7)

Knebworth^b⁷⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Oliver Hoodless⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 92| C

125/1

Ended 2025 out of form but proved better than ever to start this year, scoring at Chelmsford in January and Wolverhampton in March. However, below-par effort after 3 months off at Newcastle in June, so he will need to get back on the up returned to turf after a further 11 weeks off.

Form: 60-1120

(9)

Oliver Show^t,v1¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: P Cosgrave| T: G Boughey| OR: 91| BF| D

7/1

Losing run is mounting up but has made the frame at Goodwood on his last 3 starts, having every chance when second in 7-runner contest (1m) 2 weeks ago. Needs everything to drop right, though, given his tendency to start slowly. Now switches to a visor.

Form: 5-00442

(1)

The Liffey^b,t⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: S M Levey| T: Hayley Burton| OR: 91

33/1

Won a trio of claimers in Ireland (including over 6f) for Denis Hogan earlier in the year and made a successful stable debut in handicap at Kempton (1m) in July. Good second at Glorious Goodwood (7f) next time, before doing too much too soon back at Kempton (1m) 8 days ago.

Form: 151126

(8)

Milford^v⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 86

22/1

Winless since debut back in spring 2024 but, having had excuses a couple of times this season, shaped well when runner-up at Hamilton in August. Left poorly placed when mid-field at Haydock 9 days ago, so he's better judged on his Hamilton effort.

Form: 4-60928

(10)

Justcallmepete^b³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-5| J: Jack Dace⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 83

66/1

Made it 2 wins from 3 starts during the spring when scoring at Windsor in May. However, has found his run of good form coming to a halt the last twice, well held back at Windsor on latest outing.

Form: 131540

(12)

Pietro¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 82| D

12/1

Picked up where he left off last year when adding to his tally at Wolverhampton (7f) in March. Not seen to best effect on next 2 outings, before possibly needing the run after 12 weeks off when down the field at Southwell 17 days ago. This should reveal more.

Form: 62-1307

Non-Runners

(13)

Indian Run³⁴

Weight: 8-13| Age: 5

T: Miss J A Camacho J: Ryan Sexton

Forecasts

Blue Brother (5/2), Asuka (5/2), Oliver Show (7/1), Completely Random (15/2), Indian Run (8/1), Pietro (12/1), Lakers (12/1), Berkshire Whisper (12/1), Invictus Gold (18/1), Milford (22/1), The Liffey (33/1), Crestofdistinction (33/1), Justcallmepete (66/1), Knebworth (125/1)

ASUKA gave a good account upped in grade for his hat-trick bid when third at Chester last time and, with this drop back in trip promising to suit, he is taken to resume winning ways. Completely Random is much respected, though, having made the frame at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, with Blue Brother also one to note.