Donald McCain Racing

04/09/2026

Friday 4th September 2026
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
13:40 IAMYOUARE (Harry Brown)
Timeform Comment
Benefited no end from the step back up in trip when bolting up in 8-runner handicap at Hereford (2½m, good) in April. Got no further than the first at Worcester in July but right back on her game when second at Uttoxeter. Obvious threat to Hoe Joly Smoke back in a novice.

14:15 SOLDIER IN MAYO (Theo Gillard)
Timeform Comment
Point winner who took a step forward on his handicap debut over hurdles when landing 9-runner contest here (2½m) when last seen in May 2025, showing a good attitude. Long absence to overcome but type to take to chasing.

14:50 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (Theo Gillard)
Timeform Comment
Useful chaser at best and back below his last winning mark. Below form at Newton Abbot (3¼m) 7 weeks ago and probably vulnerable kept to this sort of trip in this grade.

15:25 SPEED DAVIS (Theo Gillard)
Timeform Comment
Beat a progressive one when successful at Musselburgh last November and produced a career best to follow up over C&D in mid-April. Couple of tame efforts this summer raise questions, though.
16:35 RIDIN SOLO (Theo Gillard)
Timeform Comment
Gained reward for consistency when taking Sedgefield maiden hurdle in February 2025. Lightly raced and in the frame all 3 starts over fences since, off 7 months prior to finishing second at Uttoxeter (2½m) in June. Looks worth a try at this longer trip on that evidence and one to consider.

28/08/2026

Saturday 29th August 2026
Cartmel Racecourse
14:05
ZAMOND
Harry Brown

Timeform Comment
Veteran bumped into one at Newcastle last winter and again here on penultimate start. Deservedly went one better in a C&D handicap last time, having won the race 4 years prior. He's building up a solid course record and looks as good as when successful off this mark earlier in his career.

14:40
FAITHFUL GUARDIAN
Theo Gillard

Timeform Comment
Runner-up in a bumper for Alan King last season. Showed more than on hurdling debut when rallying to finish 15½ lengths third of 9 at Worcester last time, running a race in contrast with his speedy pedigree. That form still some way off what's likely to be required, though.

28/08/2026

Saturday 28th August 2026
Sedgefield Racecourse
18:40
JO ARENGEOT BEY AA
Gavin Sheenan

Timeform Comment
Maiden hurdler but this point winner was greatly improved on his third run over fences when scoring at Uttoxeter in May. Went off too hard the following month and then quickly back to form when second there 5 weeks ago, beaten only by one who was gambled on. Shapes as if he'll stay this far.

19:15
AMERICAN EMPIRE
Theo Gillard

Timeform Comment
Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level over hurdles when third in a Hereford maiden in April. Well beaten in 2 handicaps this summer, though, so makes little appeal upped in trip and in first-time cheekpieces.

26/08/2026

Catterick Racecourse
14:45 (3rd) Moonlight Melody (David Allan)
Ran Prominently, untill weakened final furlong.

15:45 (5th) Animato (David Nolan)
Prominent, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final 110yds.

25/08/2026

Wednesday 26th August 2026

Catterick Racecourse
14:45
MOONLIGHT MELODY
David Allan

Timeform
Mohaather filly who left previous 2 efforts well behind when fourth of 7 upped to 7f at Chester last month. Should be more to come over this trip and beyond.

15:45
ANIMATO
David Nolan

Timeform
Beaten a long way all 3 Flat outings this season and it was a similar story back hurdling at Cartmel last month. Visor goes back on.

25/08/2026

Tuesday 25th September 2026

19:45
BOMBUS PASCUORUM
Harry Brown

Timeform
Make Believe gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 1m winner Absolutely Buzzing. Dam 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart US 1m/1¼m performer Ferneley. From a good Flat family and one to note on debut.

20/08/2026

20/08/2026