15:55 Doncaster
Saturday 7 November 2026
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap
- 3YO plus | Class 2 | 6f 2y | 22 Runners | Turf
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Having dropped to a career-low mark, returned to winning ways at Goodwood at the end of August, proving himself on soft ground in the process. Backed that up when third in the Ayr Gold Cup next time, first home in his group, and he can give another good account.
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Runner-up in listed race at York in September last year but struggled for form first 3 outings this season. However, with headgear left off he bounced back when second in 13-runner handicap at Goodwood last month. Arrives fresh for the time of year and can make his presence felt.
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A 3-time winner in the US earlier in his career and returned to his best when successful at Thirsk in May. Has made the frame several times since, including a good second at Haydock (5f) in September, and ran respectably when sixth of 18 at Ascot 5 weeks ago.
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Gained a third C&D success (all on ground softer than good) when making a winning return in March. Below form last 2 starts, including back here 15 days ago, though he can't be ruled out given his overall record at this venue.
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4-time winner this season, proving better than ever when landing the Ayr Silver Cup in September. Wasn't disgraced when fifth of 15 over this C&D last time (Brighton Boy ahead in second), though does now have a career-high mark to overcome.
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Doubled his tally for the year at Pontefract (6f) in October and followed up in cosy fashion at Catterick (7f). Under a penalty, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 15 over this C&D 15 days ago and he enters calculations.
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Wasn't seen to best effect in the Ayr Bronze Cup and wasted no time getting back on the up when scoring at Haydock (7f) in September. Followed up at Ripon (6f) only the next day and soon left behind a lesser effort at York when runner-up at this course (7f) 15 days ago.
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Successful at York in May on third start for this yard and also won at Chester the following month. However, his form has gone the wrong way last 3 starts, again finishing well held over this C&D on latest outing.
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Hadn't been seen to best effect on a couple of occasions this season, before recording a first handicap success at Newmarket in August. Progressed again when scoring at Yarmouth next time but not quite in the same form the last twice, including when sixth of 15 over this C&D.
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Returned to form with back-to-back all-weather wins to start the year. Has won on testing ground on turf but added to his good record on artificial surfaces with a pair of in-frame efforts last month, though faces a tougher ask in this contest.
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With headgear discarded, got off the mark for the campaign at Beverley (5f) in September and took another step forward when following up in clear-cut fashion at Pontefract 19 days ago. Up in grade but he's thriving ahead of first 6f start of the year.
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Back to winning ways in comfortable style at Haydock in September. Shaped as if still in good form next 2 outings, though took a backward step when seventh of 15 here last time.
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4-time winner for this stable, leaving the yard last summer. Without a victory for Ed Walker but produced his best effort this season when third of 7 at Salisbury in August. Well held at Haydock next time, though. Has since rejoined his previous trainer.
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Won twice for Archie Watson in 2025, including at this course (7f) last summer. However, he ended the year on a low-key note and hasn't fared much better in 2 starts for current yard, returning from 8 months off when well held at Southwell 9 days ago.
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Grand servant for connections who has shown that he's still capable of useful form with 2 victories this season, the latest at Hamilton in July. Has found things tougher since, though, seventh of 21 at York last month.
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Successful 4 times for present stable this year, taking his form up a notch when making most at this course (5f) in September. Has continued in good heart over the minimum trip since, though did show his quirky side (hung left final 1f) when runner-up back here 2 weeks ago.
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Has tended to go well on testing ground and has added 3 more victories to his tally in 2026, running to a useful level when scoring at Beverley in August. However, has possibly found a busy spell catching up with him last 2 starts.
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Useful at his best in Ireland but without a win so far this year. Making second start for current trainer, did too much too soon when fourth of 10 at Haydock (1m) 22 days ago, though faces a more difficult task here as he drops back in trip with hood applied.
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Free-going type but gained a third win of the campaign at Epsom (7f) in July, his final outing for George Boughey. Has struggled for present stable, though, failing to beat a rival in 12-runner contest at Newmarket 6 weeks ago. Now tried over 6f for the first time.
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Losing run is mounting up (without a handicap success) but has twice finished a close second for Robert Cowell this year. Finished first home in his group when length fourth of 23 to Station X in the Ayr Silver Cup, so he's one to note from his reduced mark.
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Successful on heavy ground at Newbury a year ago and has benefited from the fitting of a visor this autumn, making the frame for the third start in a row when third of 12 over this C&D (heavy) 15 days ago. First run for yard since leaving Ralph Becket
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Without a win this season but ran up to his best when second in the Ayr Bronze Cup in September. Just edged out at Haydock next time, before racing too freely on testing ground in 15-runner contest here 15 days ago. Worth another chance with a strong pace to suit.
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Forecasts
Ancient State (13/2), Flash Harry (7/1), Brighton Boy (7/1), Fine Interview (8/1), Crestofdistinction (10/1), Call To Action (10/1), Uncle Don (12/1), U Sure Do (12/1), Fandom (14/1), Station X (14/1), Knebworth (14/1), Kodi Lion (14/1), Pilu (14/1), Rousing Encore (14/1), Topwarrior (14/1), So Darn Hot (20/1), Dark Thirty (33/1), Strike Red (33/1), Trilby (33/1), Tina's Indian (50/1), Grand Traverse (66/1), Utmost Good Faith (66/1)
Preference in the finale is for CRESTOFDISTINCTION, who took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Goodwood last time on only his fourth start of the campaign. He can build on that effort to get back to winning ways, though Brighton Boy isn't taken lightly in his current form. Uncle Don and Rousing Encore complete the shortlist.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £15,702.002nd: £7,368.003rd: £3,681.004th: £1,842.005th: £918.00
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