Doncaster Race 8 - Pertemps Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
MASTERINTHEWOODS (1) brings consistent form this season. Gained a Salisbury handicap success among easier company and produced three consecutive runner-up efforts since including at Newbury over the distance twenty six days back. Leading contender. DEVIL'S PEAK (5) won a lower class 2200m handicap at Newbury three outings ago before a runner-up result attempting the same journey at Goodwood. Returns to a suitable level and could go well. MOCKING (4) showed improvement when 3L fourth in a 1900m handicap at Ballinrobe (Ireland). Might feature. BRIGHTON VIEW (9) steps up in standard having won twice this year. Worth a market check.

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Newbury on August 15 over 2400m, 5 len behind Explode with 61kg at $2.40. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 15 at Ascot on July 25 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Primo Lara with 64kg at $5. Top chance on his best form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 2:34.23 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/15 | 25/07/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $55,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 64kg | 2:31.31 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 2:39.50 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 2:41.28 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/05/2026 | 222 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | David Probert | 61kg | 2:22.29 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/09/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 2:18.15 | 13-9-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Jim Crowley | 58.5kg | 2:07.75 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 2102m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:13.10 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 2:39.81 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 2:35.69 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 27/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:08.91 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 12th of 17 at York on August 22 over 2800m, 12 len behind Infraad with 54kg at $29. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Sandown Park on July 23 over 2800m, 1.75 len behind Probation with 61kg at $2.60. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 22/08/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $326,690.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 54kg | 3:01.42 | 4-2-12 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $40,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 3:19.05 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 2816m | Good | Mark Winn | 57.5kg | 3:03.89 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:38.92 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/3 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $16,620.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 2:23.62 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | APP NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 1:38.39 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 237 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 1:41.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 7/12 | 16/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:39.60 | 11-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at Southwell All Weather on July 27 over 2400m, 8 len behind Kokbastau with 65kg at $19. The race before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Pontefract on June 29 over 2400m defeating Sea And Sun with 64.5kg at $3. Fully tested.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 27/07/2026 | 28 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 65kg | 2:36.94 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 64.5kg | 2:38.45 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Aine O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Ballinrobe June 22 over 1911m, 3 len behind Merlin The Wizard with 63.5kg at $5. Previously first up; sixth of 18 at Curragh April 3 over 2011m, 12 len behind Fiver Friday carrying 56kg at $15. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/06/2026 | 50 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Y | Ben Coen | 63.5kg | 2:10.45 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 03/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Patrick Mcgettigan | 53kg | 2:44.13 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/18 | 03/04/2026 | 172 | HCP 4U | $179,620.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | Ben Coen | 56kg | 2:19.72 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/10/2025 | 60 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Soft | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:26.44 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 14/15 | 14/08/2025 | 25 | CL1 3 | $461,810.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56.5kg | 2:03.42 | 8-8-14 | 9 |
| 23.5L | $60.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $45,090.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GY | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:12.23 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $173,430.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | R M Mulligan | 53.5kg | 2:46.17 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 19/05/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $20,150.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 2:12.63 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.62 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $25,250.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Ben Coen | 61.5kg | 2:46.52 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/16 | 30/03/2025 | 169 | HCP 3 | $48,260.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 56.5kg | 2:07.38 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/10/2024 | 25 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1609m | GY | Daniel Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:45.57 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 17 at York on August 22 over 2800m, 5.5 len behind Infraad carrying 52.5kg at $51. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Goodwood on July 31 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Into The Light with 57.5kg at $6.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 22/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $326,690.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Tyler Heard | 52.5kg | 3:01.42 | 13-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/13 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 57.5kg | 2:23.69 | 10-11-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good Firm | William Buick | 57kg | 2:16.96 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 2:12.99 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/05/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 2:06.62 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | 151 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Buick | 60kg | 2:22.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $24,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:53.77 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $36,900.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:24.49 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $47,190.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:44.56 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | NOV C 2 | $22,360.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:43.95 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:25.99 | 1-7-8 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Curragh June 28 over 2414m, 14 len behind In My Teens carrying 55.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Leopardstown May 10 over 2011m, 8 len behind Truth Be Told carrying 62.5kg at $15. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $174,910.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 2:30.14 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/20 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 56kg | 2:04.82 | - | 15 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/05/2026 | 203 | HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 62.5kg | 2:09.17 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 16/16 | 19/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Adam Caffrey | 56kg | 2:47.17 | - | 4 |
| 57.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/13 | 29/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | 2:56.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/18 | 06/09/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 2:07.45 | - | 22 |
| 0.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 2:11.29 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Robert Whearty | 57kg | 2:12.21 | - | 8 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Epsom Downs July 1 over 2400m, 19 len behind Timber Twelve with 64.5kg at $19. Previously first up; third of 9 at Salisbury May 14 over 2800m, 3.5 len behind Alfred Boucher with 58.5kg at $21. May need this outing so others preferred.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | George Bass | 64.5kg | 2:37.28 | 3-6-8 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Soft | George Bass | 62kg | 3:13.37 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | 389 | HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 58.5kg | 3:05.32 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/6 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 71kg | 5:07.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 210 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 68kg | 4:36.65 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 58.5kg | 3:09.73 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/13 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 55kg | 3:04.57 | 2-1-6 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/07/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 3:06.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 08/07/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,320.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 72kg | 4:52.80 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2024 | 41 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60kg | 2:41.40 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 0/17 | 11/05/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 71.5kg | 3:41.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Haydock Park on August 8 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Lc Tiffen carrying 63kg at $1.40. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 7 len win at Great Yarmouth on August 2 over 2300m defeating Mr Bollinger carrying 60.5kg at $1.50. Should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 08/08/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 63kg | 2:12.88 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/3 | 02/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $13,820.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 2:27.79 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | 2:09.19 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Luke Morris | 57kg | 2:12.99 | 5-7-12 | 11 |
| 27.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/14 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:09.63 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/04/2026 | 182 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:39.97 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/13 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:38.46 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:45.02 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on August 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rapide Vega with 60.5kg at $3.30. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Goodwood on August 30 over 2200m in soft going defeating Gloryous with 58kg at $23. Won't be far away.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | SELL 34 | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:35.14 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 209 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:36.41 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/11 | 20/01/2026 | 55 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 54.5kg | 1:43.11 | 5-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:41.40 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 12/14 | 06/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $59,380.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 59kg | 1:38.21 | 12-11-12 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |