102 Expert View: True to good form shown at the end of last season when 5l third in a handicap at Newmarket most recent run; top course jockey; bred for 10f, acts with cut; big, strong, good looking colt, should be capable of better again with latest form working out very well.
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15:05 Doncaster 06 Jun 2026
Solar Xpress Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) (3YO only)
1m 6f 115y Good to firm
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105 Expert View: Up in form from previous run beaten 4l off this mark here last time; effective 1m, middle-distance bred, action suggests wants give however.
95 Expert View: Probably improved up in trip when second beaten 3 1/2l in a maiden at Wolverhampton latest; off a short-break; seems to stay 12f, acts on AW; likeable attitude.
107 Expert View: Ran to form landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Redcar last time; suited by 12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; may be more to come staying up in trip.
101 Expert View: Scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Wolverhampton penultimate start; another to-form run third beaten 5l off 76 last time, same mark here; stays 10f, acts on good to soft and AW; progressive and has tactical speed.
99 Expert View: Scored by 2l off a 8lb lower mark at Nottingham penultimate start; to form second beaten 1 1/4l off 74 last time, 2lb higher here; trainer in form; effective at 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good; could be more to come up in trip.
Verdict
Though seeking two on the bounce, GAELIC APPROACH remains relatively competitively handicapped and, if he defies ground that mightn't be to his advantage, could put in a good run. Lopeo carries lots but it would surely be wrong to ignore good form, which includes a win in September and a second-place finish here last time out, albeit over a shorter distance. Study Of Words won at Newmarket before his winter break and was third on his reappearance run in May, but has to defy hefty handicapping if he's to win this.
Previous Winners
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 6f 115y | 3:00.27 |