Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. A winner at 9-4 at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Alessia Fernanda by 2 3/4l.
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17:20 Doncaster 11 Sep 2026
Pertemps Network Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 4) (3YO plus)
1m 2f 43y Good to soft-good in places
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Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Hello Cotai when second of 9 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 15l behind High Degree when sixth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good and soft ground; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year). Won on his latest flat outing when 2-1fav at Carlisle over 1m 1f (soft) in June, beating Star Cast by a short head.
Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Third of 11 behind Financer beaten 1 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (heavy) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Yarmouth over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month, beating Patrol by a head. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Pace Attack when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 3f last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 9 behind Qitaal beaten 2 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Prince Of Calypso at 7-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Cliff Danger when last of 12 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 4f last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Inspired when second of 19 at 20-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Shipshape beaten 2 1/4l at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 4f (good to soft) in June.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Inspired at 12-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at York and Southwell this season.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Yermanthere when fifth of 7 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Nabab ' K at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Lyon-Parilly over 1m 2f (heavy) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Chr Head.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Third of 4 behind Supplicate beaten 7l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Saytarr at 33-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m in June.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 3-1co-fav at Beverley over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Rapide Vega by a neck. Has won 3 times this season.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Finished 11l behind Fans Favourite when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Verdict
Something Splendid was awarded a division of this race 12 months ago and returns on the back of a narrow Yarmouth triumph. A 5lb penalty does him no favours, though, nor does a 5lb hike for Pontefract winner Spirit Genie, and FANS FAVOURITE might have more room for manoeuvre following a 4lb rise for his Beverley success because he is still only a three-year-old. Almekarem is actually 1lb well-in, with a slight increase for his Epsom second not quite coming into effect yet, so he must be feared.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Good to Soft | 11 | Stormy Monday | 5 | 3 | 9 7 | 75 | 038531 | 20 days | E Walker (166 miles) | Tom Marquand | 4/ 1 | 2:08.55 |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Good to Soft | 9 | Something Splendid | 3 | 3 | 9 8 | 76 | 626-352412 | 16 days | P W Chapple-Hyam (128 miles) | Billy Loughnane | 15/ 8 | 2:10.42 |
| 2024 | Soft | 13 | Liberty Coach | 4 | 3 | 9 6 | 74 | 333441 | 29 days | J & S Quinn (64 miles) | Jason Hart | 5/ 1 | 2:11.36 |
| 2023 | Soft | 10 | Ala Kaifi | 6 | 3 | 9 8 | 72 | 34223 | 36 days | I Mohammed & J Santos (128 miles) | Kieran Shoemark | 10/ 3 | 2:10.40 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 2f 43y | 2:05.56 |