Doncaster
Today, September 13, 2025FlatClass 21mSoft
Verdict
Verdict
An interesting maiden in which NOVA CENTAURI is fancied to build on the considerable promise of his Newbury debut third and thwart Del Maro and newcomer Lyneham who are both in excellent hands and need monitoring in the betting. Lingfield debut third Merci Monsieur completes the shortlist.
Nova Centauri
Del Maro
Lyneham
1m Mdn Stks
1m Mdn Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Del MaroJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Charlie ApplebyF: 2
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictPromising Camelot colt was hooded when second of 5 in novice at Newmarket (8f, good, 11/8) on debut 28 days ago, missing break. Sure to improve so he's a likely player. - 8. LynehamJ: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFoaled March 5. 425,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult of Ireland. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. 
4. Mr WonkaJ: Tom MarquandT: Hugo PalmerF: 4- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
Verdict9/1, encouraging fourth of 10 in maiden at Sandown (7f, soft) on debut 15 days ago. This Mehmas colt can build on it here.
3. MorbehJ: Ray DawsonT: Roger VarianF: 9- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
Verdict11/2, ninth of 11 in novice at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on debut 57 days ago. Lots more is needed.
6. ColourbandJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Simon & Ed Crisford- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictIffraaj colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Ribchester out of maiden half-sister to numerous winners including very smart 1m-1¼m winner Matterhorn. Interesting newcomer.
2. Merci MonsieurJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew BaldingF: 3- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictSea The Moon colt came in a promising third of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) on debut 23 days ago. Should improve. Possibilities.
9. PatheinJ: Robert HavlinT: Ed Dunlop- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFoaled May 12. 150,000 gns yearling, St Mark's Basilica colt. Half-brother to smart 5f-7.6f winner Mutaraffa. Dam maiden. Market can guide.
7. El LocoJ: Hector CrouchT: David Simcock- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFoaled January 17. €90,000 foal, 150,000 gns yearling, Zarak colt. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 6f Goken.
10. SeewayJ: Sean LeveyT: David Menuisier- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFoaled March 12. Galiway colt. Half-brother to useful French 2-y-o 1¼m winner Zarakchic. Dam unraced. The betting can prove a good indicator.
11. Test RunJ: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby- Price History:
- 126.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFoaled February 21. 50,000 gns yearling, Time Test gelding. Brother to smart winner up to 1m Rocchigiani, and half-brother to several winners, including smart 6.5f/7.5f winner Ross.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 5. Nova CentauriJ: Oisin MurphyT: John & Thady GosdenF: 3
- Price History:
- 2.40
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict$240,000 Not This Time colt came in a highly promising third of 10 in 7f novice at Newbury last month, finishing really well late on. Open to considerable progress. Big shout.