Betfred City Of Doncaster Handicap Stakes

14:30 Doncaster Sun 13 Sep 2026 7f6y Class 2 Good 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Langstone

SPECULATIVE Advised 7/2 Est. 30%

11TH

Mr Fox says

Langstone (SR:102, 7/2) is the highest-rated horse in the field by a clear margin and has steamed in from a longer price — Mkt:in38% is a significant move in a 14-runner Class 2 handicap, suggesting strong market intelligence. Course:W1P1 at Doncaster confirms he handles the track, and DistFit:+ validates his aptitude for 7f. The form line 5-1120 shows a progressive 3yo who won twice in quick succession before a last-time-out second, keeping him very much on an upward curve; the same Class 2 mark means no penalty for improvement. The GoingFit:? is the only query — he has limited good-ground data — but the weight of evidence from SR, market support, course affinity, and progressive form makes him the clear choice. Each-way alternative: Flight Control. Main danger: Wechaad — Wechaad (SR:96, 3/1) is the market's implied favourite, holds Course:W1P1, and has DistFit:+ at 7f, but the GoingFit:- and MarkMv:+13 above last win are the sticking points — if those concerns prove overblown, he's capable of turning this around.

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Full result

Winner: Inishbeg (IRE) at SP 33/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.