GB - Doncaster - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

14.5K

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Verdict

This looks wide open. BEAUTY CHOICE did well to overcome traffic problems when going in at Redcar recently and is taken to defy a 3 lb higher mark at the chief expense of Golden Strike who bids for a fourth victory of 2026 on the back of his latest York success. Last year's victor Lir Speciale can also have a big say too if shrugging off a lesser effort here last time. King's School completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
12	Capitalised on a reduced mark to end losing run in 14-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, doing well to overcome a troubled passage. Back up 3 lb but this veteran can go very well again. 1st Pick 12 Beauty Choice Jockey: Alfie Redman Trainer: Michael & David Easterby J: Alfie Redman T: Michael & David Easterby	95	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Capitalised on a reduced mark to end losing run in 14-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, doing well to overcome a troubled passage. Back up 3 lb but this veteran can go very well again.
5	Reliable sort who gained a third win of the season in 20-runner handicap at York (7f, soft) last month. Very much one to consider despite a 4 lb weights rise for yard with good record in this. 2nd Pick 5 Golden Strike (Ire) Jockey: Toby Moore Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey J: Toby Moore T: Richard & Peter Fahey	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Reliable sort who gained a third win of the season in 20-runner handicap at York (7f, soft) last month. Very much one to consider despite a 4 lb weights rise for yard with good record in this.
3	Ended 2025 with back-to-back C&D wins in the mud, including this contest. Back to form when third at Haydock (1m) in October but only eighth in first-time cheekpieces here (1m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Still can't be dismissed off a handy-looking mark. 3rd Pick 3 Lir Speciale (Ire) Jockey: Darragh O'sullivan Trainer: Brian Ellison J: Darragh O'sullivan T: Brian Ellison	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Ended 2025 with back-to-back C&D wins in the mud, including this contest. Back to form when third at Haydock (1m) in October but only eighth in first-time cheekpieces here (1m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Still can't be dismissed off a handy-looking mark.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.