1.15 Betfred Mallard Handicap

1. Synergism (GER): Rated 327 by TimeWise, with odds of 7.00.
   • Assessment: This three-year-old has shown significant improvement on turf in May/June, despite being “badly hampered” on his latest turf start, suggesting he “probably acts on soft” ground. He has achieved “substantially greater heights over 2m on AW” (all-weather), making up a lot of ground to finish a close second on Newcastle’s AW track recently. This performance makes him appear “one of the best handicapped in this race” and, as a three-year-old, he “could still have more improvement in him”. The spotlight verdict explicitly prefers Synergism, describing him as “Sir Mark Prescott’s highly progressive 3yo”. His trainer, Sir M Prescott, has a 67% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Duraji (IRE): Rated 326 by TimeWise, with odds of 7.00.
   • Assessment: This four-year-old gelding is a brother to the top-class Ghaiyyath. He failed to make a serious impact in Group/Listed races this term before finishing “fourth of 14 off this mark on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) six weeks ago”. He “needs to build on that but has each-way claims” in this race. His trainer, D Weld, does not have a specific win-rate listed for this race in the provided sources.

1.50 Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes

1. Do Or Do Not (IRE): Rated 385 by TimeWise, with odds of 6.00.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old colt, unraced on softer than good ground, has been consistently placed in Group 2 races, including the Coventry at Royal Ascot, July Stakes at Newmarket, Vintage at Goodwood, and Gimcrack at York. He is “easily top in this on ratings” and represents a “step down in class”. His latest display in the Gimcrack was considered “lesser” when he wore first-time cheekpieces, which are now removed. He returns to 7f, a distance he tried at Goodwood, and holds a Group 1 Dewhurst entry, suggesting he “should be on the premises”. His trainer, E Walker, has a 52% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Hankelow (IRE): Rated 373 by TimeWise, with odds of 5.00.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old colt, a 210,000gns foal and 750,000gns yearling by Night Of Thunder, comes from a strong pedigree, being a half-brother to the smart Epic Poet. He impressed on his only start to date, winning a 7f novice at York (good ground) 11 weeks ago “in clearcut fashion” at odds of 3-1. He has “big-race entries” and “looks set for a bright future”. The spotlight identifies him as one of the “top two options” among the once-raced promising horses. His trainer, K Burke, has a 52% win-rate in the last 14 days.

2.25 Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes

1. Mission Central (IRE): Rated 363 by TimeWise, with odds of 2.38.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old colt was gelded after a disappointing debut. Since then, he has been successful from the front in a maiden (good) and a Group 3 contest (good to yielding) over 6f at the Curragh. He “gives the impression he’ll be as effective back at 5f” and is an “improving contender who commands respect”. The spotlight verdict specifically tips “improving MISSION CENTRAL” to win, suggesting he will “give Aidan O’Brien a first success” in this race. His trainer, A P O’Brien, has a 67% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Havana Hurricane: Rated 356 by TimeWise, with odds of 5.00.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old colt acts on good to firm and good to soft ground. He is a Windsor Castle winner (5f) and has proven to be a “solid operator”, running creditably in the Richmond at Goodwood (6f). His form figures of 12123 indicate consistency, and he is “again in the mix” for this race. The spotlight notes he “also has solid claims”. His trainer, E Houghton, has a 56% win-rate in the last 14 days.

3.00 Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup Stakes

1. Sweet William (IRE): Rated 410 by TimeWise, with odds of 2.38.
   • Assessment: This six-year-old gelding has been a consistent performer, winning this race last year (good to soft; acts on any ground) with significantly more authority than the 1l margin suggested, having finished second the year prior. While “not quite at his best when half a length in front of Sunway at Goodwood”, he “does not have the top stayers to worry about today and looks set for a big run in his Doncaster Cup defence”. The spotlight identifies him as the “characterful winner” from last year and expects him to “gain another reward for his consistency” given the absence of top-tier competition. His trainer, J & T Gosden, has a 76% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Coltrane (IRE): Rated 380 by TimeWise, with odds of 13.00.
   • Assessment: This eight-year-old is a stalwart of the staying scene, having won this race in 2022 and finished a creditable fourth in 2024, both on good to soft ground. He showed a “lesser show on soft ground in the 2023 renewal” and is considered “not quite as good as he was”. He was dropped to a Listed race when last winning ten weeks ago. He is a “major place contender if the ground isn’t soft”. The spotlight suggests he “shouldn’t be far away if the ground is not soft”. His trainer, A Balding, has a 69% win-rate in the last 14 days.

3.40 British Stallion Studs EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap

1. Kitty Furnival (IRE): Rated 343 by TimeWise, with odds of 13.00.
   • Assessment: This four-year-old mare has predominantly raced on all-weather surfaces but won her latest turf race over 11.6f on good ground, a performance “up with her best form”. She was a close second on good to soft ground last year. She “looks vulnerable off this mark but 5lb claimer Jack Callan is enlisted”, which could help. Her trainer, S & E Crisford, has a 58% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Cape Flora: Rated 330 by TimeWise, with odds of 4.00.
   • Assessment: This three-year-old filly has raced on either all-weather or good to firm ground. She won impressively by 6l at Leicester in her second handicap and “kept finding more to end well on top at the York Ebor meeting next time”, both over approximately 1m2f. Her “illustrious family” suggests stamina for 1m4f. Despite being “up another 9lb”, she “now looks highly promising”. The spotlight’s NAP (best bet) is Cape Flora, highlighting the “striking impression” she left and her strong pedigree for the 1m4f trip. Her trainer, J & T Gosden, has a 76% win-rate in the last 14 days.

4.10 Coopers Marquees EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes

1. Classic Cuvee: Rated 337 by TimeWise, with odds of 4.00.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old filly, a Siyouni half-sister, holds a Fillies’ Mile entry. She made a “promising second of six, two places in front of Al Qaysiyya, in a newcomers’ event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm)”. She is considered a “leading player on bare figures”. The spotlight notes that a rematch with Al Qaysiyya “could go either way”. Her trainer, R Varian, has a 71% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Al Qaysiyya: Rated 307 by TimeWise, with odds of 4.50.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old Dubawi filly hung left and lost two places late in a 7f newcomers’ race at Newmarket, finishing 2l behind Classic Cuvee. She is “set for an interesting rematch with progress on the cards”. The spotlight suggests she is “likely to take a step forward” in this race. Her trainer, C Appleby, has a 75% win-rate in the last 14 days.

4.45 Tanbry Construction ‘Confined’ Nursery Handicap

1. Art Lover: Rated 294 by TimeWise, with odds of 9.00.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old colt, having raced three times, “won going away” at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) most recently. His “opening mark doesn’t look particularly generous but he could defy it with further progress plausible”. His trainer, W Haggas, has a 59% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. Magic Stone: Rated 288 by TimeWise, with odds of 7.00.
   • Assessment: This two-year-old colt, a stablemate of Art Lover, “narrowly justified favouritism in Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) most recently”, bringing his record to 5221. This race is “harder but he may improve further”. His trainer, W Haggas, has a 59% win-rate in the last 14 days.

5.20 Danum Homes Excellence In Build Apprentice Handicap

1. Rock Opera: Rated 285 by TimeWise, with odds of 9.00.
   • Assessment: This five-year-old mare has “made the frame in most outings this term” and “could well rebound from a lesser effort last time”. She scored over this course and distance (C&D) (good to firm; off 2lb lower) last year, making her “one to consider”. Her trainer, R Fahey, has a 44% win-rate in the last 14 days.
2. City Captain: Rated 284 by TimeWise, with odds of 8.00.
   • Assessment: This three-year-old gelding has a record of 12114 this season under “shrewd new connections”, including a close fourth on the all-weather track last time. He is “3-3 in turf handicaps (6f, good/soft) and remains open to further progress”, making him a “respected” contender. The spotlight notes he is “interesting back on turf despite having done his winning in Class 6”. His trainer, H Bethell, does not have a specific win-rate listed in the provided sources for this race.