Doncaster
Tomorrow, FlatClass 51m3f
Verdict
Verdict
OPTICIAN has dipped to below his last winning mark and is given another chance to build on an encouraging reappearance effort at Southwell. Tiger dips into a Class 5 handicap for the first time and is feared most ahead of Holly Mist.
Optician
Tiger
Holly Mist
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. TigerJ: Harry VigorsT: Ian WilliamsF: 407634-64
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict0-6 in Britain but proved suited by the return to 1½m when creditable fourth of 9 at Goodwood (good to soft) 9 days ago and he's down to a mark he can be very competitive from. - 4. Holly MistJ: Jack NichollsT: Roger VarianF: 3-233455
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictHasn't matched the best of her novice form since switching to handicaps, including fifth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, good, 5/1) 12 days ago. Steps up in trip again now. - 3. OpticianJ: Conor WhiteleyT: Michael HerringtonF: 36230P-40
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictNot long with this yard and shaped encouragingly when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11f, 18/1) on reappearance in April. Had an excuse (short of room) when down the field at Thirsk since. Given another chance to confirm Southwell promise. 
5. IdyllicJ: Lauren YoungT: Wilf StoreyF: 1041476-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
VerdictDual winner last summer but ended 2025 on a low-key note and she shaped as if she'd come on for the run when sixth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (1½m, good, 25/1) 57 days ago (has since had breathing operation). Hood on first time. Engaged 5.12 Chester Saturday.
2. CaledonianJ: Alexandra EganT: David SimcockF: 241/475-58- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictMade a winning all-weather/handicap debut at Southwell (7f) in November 2024 but has failed to make a significant impact in 5 outings since. Eased another 2 lb but it doesn't look enough.
6. Red DerekJ: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Lisa WilliamsonF: 823356-44- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCourse winner but 2-56 overall and 19 runs since last win in 2022. Remote fourth on both starts this season and it's likely the wait for another win will go on.- Unnamed Favourite
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