15:00 Doncaster

Sunday 14 September 2025

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Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 1m 17.58s

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(6)

Vafortino³⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: K P De Foy| OR: 105| D

20/1

Shaped well after 10 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 38 days ago. This useful 7f scorer is one for the shortlist with that run under his belt.

Form: 66320-5

(2)

Commanche Falls^b²²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 99

11/1

It's now 18 runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a good second of 20 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago, first home in his group. Can make presence felt again.

Form: 026872

(17)

Purosangue²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 96

5/1

On a losing run but he recorded a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Merits consideration back down in trip.

Form: 7-47906

(10)

Oliver Show^t,p²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey| OR: 96| D

8/1

Blinkered for 1st time when a fair eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on and he could be involved.

Form: 9-42208

(5)

Pocklington²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: P J McDonald| T: G R Oldroyd| OR: 96| BF

9/4

Low-mileage colt who quickly reached a useful level last year, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Has shaped well all 3 runs this term, latest when third of 20 in another hot 6f York handicap 3 weeks ago. Strong claims.

Form: 500-253

(16)

Russet Gold⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: S De Sousa| T: R Varian| OR: 95

20/1

It's now 16 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in a below-form eighth of 19 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 8 days ago. Others appeal more.

Form: 7-67878

(1)

Akkadian Thunder⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 95| CD

11/2

Course winner in June but he arrives below form, ninth of 20 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good) 8 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 712909

(12)

Aleezdancer^b⁵⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 91| C

25/1

Back to winning ways at Pontefract in July but only thirteenth of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 50 days ago. This C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

Form: 07-9810

(4)

Saint Lawrence^b²²

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 90| D

33/1

On a long losing sequence but he recorded a creditable seventh of 20 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Considered.

Form: 770007

(9)

Spangled Mac^t,p¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Grace McEntee| T: G Boughey| OR: 89| D

28/1

Got back on track in a change of headgear when third of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. One for the shortlist.

Form: 050693

(11)

Baldomero^v⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-9| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 88| CD

22/1

Took this 12 months ago and run best ignored (got upset in stalls) at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

Form: 001459

(3)

Purest Time²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Saffie Osborne| T: Ian Williams| OR: 88| D

12/1

Running well without winning for his current yard in 2025, second of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, finishing strongly. Very much one to consider over this stiffer 6f.

Form: 3-09722

(8)

Desert Falcon⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Rowan Scott| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 88| BF| D

9/1

Scored at Haydock in July and backed it up with a good third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 43 days ago. In the mix once more.

Form: 611-213

Non-Runners

(7)

Ten Pounds⁶⁴

Weight: 9-11| Age: 4

T: Harry Charlton J: Callum Rodriguez

(15)

Aalto²⁴

Weight: 9-1| Age: 5

T: Ian Williams J: J P Spencer

(14)

Royal Velvet²⁴

Weight: 8-12| Age: 4

T: W J Knight J: Marco Ghiani

(13)

Indian Run³⁴

Weight: 8-11| Age: 4

T: Miss J A Camacho J: Tom Marquand

Forecasts

Pocklington (9/4), Purosangue (5/1), Akkadian Thunder (11/2), Royal Velvet (7/1), Ten Pounds (7/1), Oliver Show (8/1), Desert Falcon (9/1), Commanche Falls (11/1), Purest Time (12/1), Vafortino (20/1), Russet Gold (20/1), Aalto (20/1), Baldomero (22/1), Aleezdancer (25/1), Indian Run (25/1), Spangled Mac (28/1), Saint Lawrence (33/1)

POCKLINGTON has gone with plenty of promise on all his three starts this season and can gain a deserved victory to thwart last year's winner Baldomero who is fancied to bounce back from a lesser showing at Haydock when getting upset in the stalls. Purest Time also commands plenty of respect granted this stiffer test of stamina, while Royal Velvet, Commanche Falls and Purosangue can all have a say too in this cracking sprint.