Racecards
17:10 Doncaster
Coal Trades Benevolent Association Raceday Handicap Guaranteed Sweepstakes (Class D)
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good
Hiccups
28- Form 010106
- Age 3
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs J R Ramsden
- Jockey R Winston
held up in mid-division, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
- Form 065263
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey D Nolan
with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
Palawan
8- Form 600011
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey N Chalmers
with leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 200610
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer T Etherington
- Jockey D McGaffin
missed break, towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 65-1210
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Mernagh
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
- Form 0-51560
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer J O'Reilly
- Jockey J Bramhill
slowly into stride, behind, some late headway
Mitsuki
8- Form 404050
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey J P Spencer
towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong
Wicked Uncle
76- Form 300-000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
towards rear, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 500304
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey J Carroll
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 036531
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Allan
slowly into stride, soon in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
Polar Impact
13- Form 423600
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
mid-division, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 232233
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
Chispa
93- Form 302100
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey Darren Williams
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
- Form 006000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
- Form 462023
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
- Form 113400
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
mid-division, ridden halfway, headway and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 216405
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey L Fletcher
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hard ridden and stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
A high draw could prove beneficial here and Palawan has the ideal position in stall 21, to follow up his recent win at Salisbury. Andrew Balding's seven-year-old has been a wonderful servant to connections, winning a total of nine races. He goes well for Neil Chalmers, who has won five races on him and he is taken to make all up the stands' rail. No shortage of dangers including Strensall, who at the age of six, appears better than ever. A pacey sort, he is well drawn and looks sure to play a prominent role. Tommy Smith needs to dominate, something he may not do with so many front-runners taking part, while Justalord has enjoyed a good summer, but may be in the hands of the Handicapper for the time being. Frascati and Midnight Parkes are others of note, but we will stick with the in-form Palawan to continue his winning run.