Racecards
13:50 Doncaster
William Hill Portland Handicap (Class 2)
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 5f 143y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £60,000 added
- Winner: £37,350
- 2nd: £11,184
- 3rd: £5,592
- 4th: £2,796
- Form 054010
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 105
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
- Form 141500
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 102
raced towards stands side, mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon ridden and hung left, never on terms, weakened and eased entering final furlong
- Form 111258
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 102
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and unable to quicken, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 713820
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 99
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
- Form 845520
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders
- Form 403801
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey Rob Hornby
in touch, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 9-51001
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer H Palmer
- Jockey Josephine Gordon
tracked winner, ridden inside final 2f, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, always just held
- Form 21-6060
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey James Doyle
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
- Form 670400
- Age 9
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer D C Griffiths
- Jockey Jim Crowley
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, never a threat
- Form 8-24324
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer G A Harker
- Jockey S H James
behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 061353
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey L Dettori
raced towards stands side to halfway, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, never on terms, outpaced final furlong
- Form 303032
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Mrs A J Perrett
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
behind, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 522561
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey R Kingscote
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, gradually weakened inside final furlong
- Form 413253
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 94
mid-division, driven 2f out, one pace when not clearest of runs over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 946763
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey S De Sousa
mid-division, driven 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never pace to challenge
- Form 270801
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer D O'Meara
- Jockey C J McGovern
tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
- Form 300623
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey Connor Beasley
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace to get on terms
- Form 211-007
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer K Dalgleish
- Jockey Rowan Scott
raced towards stands side to halfway, driven over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 9-12156
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey David Probert
mid-division towards far side of group, ridden inside final 2f, never reached leaders, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 242318
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 89
dwelt, behind until ridden and kept on final furlong, never threatened leaders
- Form 311623
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer I Jardine
- Jockey M M Monaghan
NonRunner
Verdict
Encrypted beat Savalas at York in June and bounced back to form last time at Chelmsford, though Kevin Ryan’s charge is 6lb better off today. The booking of Frankie Dettori for Blue De Vega catches the eye as Bob Cowell’s runner is only a pound higher than when winning at Ascot in July. Marnie James is a speedy sort but may not want to go much beyond 5f whereas the extra yardage here will suit HOLMESWOOD, who was making up ground hand over fist when well backed at York last month. He has been left on the same mark and Silvestre De Sousa keeps the partnership intact. Udontdodou beat Open Wide and Dougan in a competitive handicap at Windsor last time and others to consider include recent course winner Orvar, Wentworth Falls, Roundhay Park and Muscika. Dakota Gold, a stablemate of the selection, could also go well.
Formwatch
Tis Marvellous 8-1cfav (9-10) Behind far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never a threat, 14th of 19, 6 1/4l behind El Astronaute (9-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 25-1 (9-5) In touch towards near side, headway chasing leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 26, 6 1/4l behind Gifted Master (9-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Savalas (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-7) Chased leaders far side of group, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Eeh Bah Gum (8-1) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
A Momentofmadness 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, 10th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Under The Covers (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Golden Apollo 6-1fav (9-2) Raced far side, mid-division, never dangerous, 11th of 20, 7 1/4l behind Gunmetal (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Orvar (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up, smooth progress to lead 1f out, ridden out, won at Doncaster 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug beating East Street Revue (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Encrypted 9-2 (9-1) Bumped start, led, headed 5f out, led over 3f out, kept on well, just pushed out close home, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Aug beating Blackheath (8-2) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Abel Handy (IRE) 100-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, never pace to get on terms, weakened final furlong, 14th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Alpha Delphini (9-11) at York 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Duke Of Firenze 100-1 (9-2) Held up and behind on near side rail, never a factor, last of 11, 11 1/4l behind Battaash (9-5) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Wentworth Falls 7-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Muscika (9-3) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Blue De Vega (GER) 5-1 (9-3) Dwelt close up behind leaders, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Intense Romance (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) hvy in Sep.
Open Wide (USA) 5-1fav (9-7) Bumped start, held up in last pair, headway on bit when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Mountain Peak (8-13) at Ascot 5f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Udontdodou 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on rail, not clear run approaching final 2f until gap opened over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Silent Echo (9-10) by nk, 15 ran.
Roundhay Park 6-1 (9-7) In touch towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, edged left and effort inside final furlong, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Big Les (8-9) at York 6f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Holmeswood 8-1cfav (8-10) Towards rear stands side, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take narrow 3rd well inside final furlong, not quite reach front pair, 3rd of 19, 1 1/2l behind El Astronaute (9-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Muscika 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, just held on, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Dalton (8-13) by shd, 14 ran.
Dakota Gold 3-1fav (9-7) Held up in rear, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Muscika (9-3) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
El Hombre 20-1 (8-9) Outpaced in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on well towards stands side rail inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
The Daley Express (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 6th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Bernardo O'Reilly (8-9) at Ffos Las 6f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Dougan 6-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on same pace final 100 yards, 5th of 18, 2l behind Big Lachie (9-6) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Powerallied (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Bossipop (8-5) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Marnie James 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, went 3rd towards finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Eeh Bah Gum (8-1) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.