Pertemps Network Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)
Course: Doncaster
Date: 11th Sep 2026
Distance: 1m2f (1m2f43y)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class: Class 4
Prize: £13,085
Runners: 17
Going Detail: GOOD, Good to soft in places
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Almekarem
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Luke Morris
Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: A Harman
Breeding
Sire: Kingman (GB)
Dam: Tarfasha (IRE)
Damsire: Teofilo (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Almekarem has placed in back-to-back runs and a win four starts back gives him a decent recent profile, though a seventh three starts back is the blot; he has run over today's trip and going, returns fit on 11 days, and a yard firing at 26% gives him every chance from stall 12 off 142 lb.
Previous Trainers
- Kevin Philippart De Foy (until 2025-06-21)
Previous Owners
- Shadwell Estate Company Ltd (until 2025-06-21)
Race History for Almekarem
Newtown Duke
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: Ian Williams
Alvechurch, Worcs
Owner: Mrs S Thorpe
Breeding
Sire: Lope De Vega (IRE)
Dam: Dark Crusader (IRE)
Damsire: Cape Cross (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Third last time out, and a winner three starts back, Newtown Duke has reasonable claims on form but his trainer's poor recent strike-rate and a 90-day absence are real concerns; he has run over today's trip and going, which at least counts in his favour.
Previous Trainers
- D K Weld (until 2024-10-14)
Previous Owners
- Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd (until 2024-10-14)
Race History for Newtown Duke
Optician
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Conor Whiteley(5)
Trainer: Michael Herrington
Willoughton, Lincs
Owner: Michael Herrington Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: Expert Eye (GB)
Dam: Starlit Sands (GB)
Damsire: Oasis Dream (GB)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Optician showed he can win in recent starts, with a second two starts back adding further encouragement, but a ninth last time out clouds his claims; he has run over today's trip and going, and carries 136 lb from stall 16 after a 25-day absence.
Previous Trainers
- Shaun Lycett (until 2025-04-18)
- Tim Easterby (until 2023-10-20)
Previous Owners
- Mrs H Lloyd Herrington (until 2025-09-23)
- P W Hiatt (until 2025-04-18)
- Mrs J Pallister Partner (until 2023-10-20)
Race History for Optician
Canvas
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Kieran O'Neill
Trainer: Scott Dixon
Rolleston, Notts
Owner: Mr Paul J Dixon
Breeding
Sire: Advertise (GB)
Dam: Image (GB)
Damsire: Sepoy (AUS)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Winless in his last five starts, Canvas nonetheless catches the eye on profile, stepping back up to familiar distance and going conditions, and he arrives fit on just a five-day turnaround; second last time out lifts the spirits, though the trainer's current run of form is a note of caution.
Previous Trainers
- Martyn Meade (until 2024-08-20)
- Richard Hannon (until 2024-06-22)
Previous Owners
- Paul J Dixon (until 2026-06-24)
- Scott Dixon Racing Partnership (until 2025-10-25)
- Manton Park (until 2024-08-20)
Race History for Canvas
Highland Olly
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Trainer: Grant Tuer
Birkby, N Yorks
Owner: Evan M Sutherland G Tuer
Breeding
Sire: Cable Bay (IRE)
Dam: Roxy Star (IRE)
Damsire: Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Highland Olly has struggled for consistency in recent starts, finishing seventh and fifth in his last two before rallying to third last time out, and his rating of 75 ranks him fourteenth of nineteen here, making him difficult to fancy despite having run over today's trip.
Race History for Highland Olly
Something Splendid
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Trebles Holford Thoroughbreds
Breeding
Sire: Postponed (IRE)
Dam: La Chapelle (IRE)
Damsire: Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Something Splendid won last time out but that sits alongside three poor efforts in his last four starts before it, and ranked 13 of 19 on our figures he faces a stiff ask here, though he has run over today's trip and going and returns on a fresh enough 12-day break.
Previous Trainers
- Kevin Philippart De Foy (until 2024-11-02)
Race History for Something Splendid
His Finest Hour
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Trainer: Tina Jackson
Liverton, Cleveland
Owner: Gary Downes And Howard Thompson
Breeding
Sire: Churchill (IRE)
Dam: Jadwiga (GB)
Damsire: Pivotal (GB)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Yet to score in his last five starts, His Finest Hour at least brings strong place consistency — second and third among those efforts — and has run over today's trip and going before; 133 lb from stall 14 is the counterweight, though a return to form isn't out of the question.
Previous Trainers
- Ian Williams (until 2025-10-23)
Previous Owners
- Miss K J Keir Partner (until 2025-10-23)
Race History for His Finest Hour
Spirit Genie
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: Jennie Candlish
Basford, Staffs
Owner: Mrs Ros Marriott
Breeding
Sire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Dam: Prima Luce (IRE)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Spirit Genie arrives on the back of a win, handles today's distance and going, and a rating of 85 has him firmly in contention from stall three; the main concern is that unplaced run sandwiched between his recent efforts, hinting at inconsistency.
Previous Trainers
- Mrs John Harrington (until 2023-05-21)
Previous Owners
- John Marriott (until 2023-11-25)
- Zhang Yuesheng (until 2023-05-21)
Race History for Spirit Genie
Without Compromise
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Trainer: Antony Brittain
Warthill, N Yorks
Owner: Paul Musson Antony Brittain
Breeding
Sire: Frankel (GB)
Dam: Without You Babe (USA)
Damsire: Lemon Drop Kid (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Without Compromise has shown he can mix it at this level — a second two starts back offers encouragement — but a sixth last time out and winless in his last five starts give pause; has run over today's trip and arrives on a handy 26-day break, though his rating of 78 leaves him mid-pack in a competitive field.
Race History for Without Compromise
Amancio
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Trainer: Faye Bramley
Lambourn, Berks
Owner: Beck Racing Limited
Breeding
Sire: Sixties Icon (GB)
Dam: Estrellada (GB)
Damsire: Oasis Dream (GB)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Amancio franked his recent form with a win last time out and has experience of both today's trip and the going, with his official mark of 79 looking workable off stall four; the main concern is the 75-day absence since that victory.
Previous Trainers
- Barry Brennan (until 2025-03-22)
- Gary Brown (until 2024-12-27)
- Jack Channon (until 2024-10-09)
Previous Owners
- Powerhub Solutions Limited (until 2025-12-13)
- Power Geneva Ltd (until 2025-03-22)
- Power Geneva Ltd R Windridge Partner (until 2024-10-09)
Race History for Amancio
Everyoneknowsadave
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Sean Levey
Trainer: Jessica Macey
Doncaster, S Yorks
Owner: Tony Hession
Breeding
Sire: Kodiac (GB)
Dam: Clubora (USA)
Damsire: Medaglia d'Oro (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Everyoneknowsadave filled the runner-up spot last time out and has experience of today's distance and going, but he was fourth two starts back and has managed only one win in his last six starts, making him a tough nut to crack from stall 6 off 137 lb.
Previous Trainers
- Amy Murphy (until 2025-01-17)
Previous Owners
- David Anderson Partner (until 2025-01-17)
Race History for Everyoneknowsadave
Amidst The Chaos
4yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler
Langton, N Yorks
Owner: Have A Drink Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Ghaiyyath (IRE)
Dam: School Run (IRE)
Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Ranked a long way down the field on our figures and drawn in stall ten, Amidst The Chaos faces a stiff ask, with his trainer returning just one winner from twenty-two runners in the last fortnight; he has run over today's trip and returns on a quick turnaround, but that is modest consolation.
Race History for Amidst The Chaos
Illy's Roo
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: David Egan
Trainer: Gemma Tutty
Osmotherley, N Yorks
Owner: The Mammoth Pack Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Australia (GB)
Dam: Illykato (GB)
Damsire: Toronado (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Illy's Roo was a winner four starts back but has disappointed in his last three outings, including a ninth last time out just five days ago, leaving his form under a cloud; he has run over today's going before and a mark of 77 gives him something to work with.
Previous Trainers
- Jack Channon (until 2026-01-30)
Previous Owners
- C R Hirst (until 2026-01-30)
Race History for Illy's Roo
Reveur
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Trainer: David O'Meara
Upper Helmsley, N Yorks
Owner: The Mustard Partner
Breeding
Sire: Frankel (GB)
Dam: Romantic Song (IRE)
Damsire: Shamardal (USA)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Reveur showed he has the ability to win when successful four starts back, and with a lengthy absence of 126 days now behind him, he arrives relatively unexposed and open to further progress carrying 132 lb from stall one.
Previous Trainers
- Christopher Head (until 2026-03-08)
Previous Owners
- Wertheimer Frere (until 2026-03-08)
Race History for Reveur
On The Inlet
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jack Doughty
Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
Elmbridge, Worcs
Owner: Chris Stedman And Ballylinch Stud
Breeding
Sire: New Bay (GB)
Dam: Sound Of Guns (GB)
Damsire: Acclamation (GB)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
On The Inlet brings solid recent form — third last time out and third two starts back — and has run over today's trip and going, with a rating of 82 supporting his claims; however, he carries 132 lb from stall 13 and has been out of the placings in two of his last six starts.
Race History for On The Inlet
Director's Cut
3yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Trainer: Ross Burdon
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: High Noon Thoroughbreds
Breeding
Sire: Palace Pier (GB)
Dam: Lights On Me (GB)
Damsire: Kyllachy (GB)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Ranked well held on our figures in a 19-runner field, Director's Cut arrives unplaced last time out and has mustered only one win in his last five starts, making him hard to fancy. He has run over today's trip before and 131 lb is workable, but the case for him is slim.
Previous Trainers
- John & Thady Gosden (until 2026-04-25)
Previous Owners
- Forz Europe Ltd (until 2026-04-25)
- Zhang Yuesheng (until 2025-11-27)
Race History for Director's Cut
Fans Favourite
3yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Trainer: Hugo Palmer
Malpas, Cheshire
Owner: Whip And Dip Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Palace Pier (GB)
Dam: Starlet (IRE)
Damsire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Ranked well adrift of the field on our figures and drawn in stall 17, Fans Favourite is hard to fancy despite a lively recent record that includes wins in his last six starts, most recently a winner thirteen days ago, and experience over today's trip.
Race History for Fans Favourite
Non Runners:
Ziata
Naples
