May 17 / 19.48 Doncaster

19.48

Good To Firm

Racing Welfare Supporting Racing’s Workforce Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racing Welfare Supporting Racing’s Workforce Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 3181-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f last season; never in the hunt at Chester on his return to action ten days ago; eased in class but still to prove as effective at this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Mission Command

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been running over further of late, looking to have no problem with 1m last month; pulled hard when below par last time and there are risks involved now first-time visored (has worn cheekpieces twice) dropped back to sprinting.

6/1

10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins over 5f as a 2yo; has run some good races over 7f this spring, on AW and turf, and he kept on well enough when upped to 1m at Pontefract in April to make him worth another go at this trip; not ruled out.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

It's now 15 starts since his last success but he comes here in good nick, finishing third on turf at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and Leicester (7f, good) in recent weeks.

6/1

Form: 3066-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
5f win at Windsor for Stuart Williams last summer; looked to find that trip inadequate back from a break (stable debut) at Thirsk last month; doesn't look obviously well handicapped.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 York

Balzarini

9st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Butler

Hasn't looked well handicapped for his new stable but his mark is easing and conditions shouldn't faze him; this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best though.

33/1

6

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Balzarini

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Ran in a couple of Group 3s for Stuart Williams late last summer before changing hands for 40,000gns; returned to handicaps for new yard this spring but he's been well held in his three runs and overall record now stands at 1-10; opposable.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4173-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay at Southwell behind a runaway winner on his return to action three weeks ago; this is a lower grade and he could come on for the run; not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event when last seen two months ago, taking AW record to 541; may show further progress in the retained headgear; respected.

7/2

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Yet to win this season but has posted some good efforts, most recently when fourth (just behind Golden Redemption) at Newbury (7f, good) last month; should be fine back at 6f; each-way claims at least.

6/1

3

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mythical Composer

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark.

6/1

Form: 127-27

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Pontefract on last month's reappearance but he failed to back it up at Newmarket eight days later; this is a drop in class and he won't mind getting back on faster ground; each-way shout.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Cayman Tai

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Has dropped a fair way down the weights over the last year or so, but looked back in prime form when scooting clear to win readily by 4l at Southwell (5f, AW) last week; also suited by good to firm turf and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under his 5lb penalty.

11/10

1st

2

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Cayman Tai

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Still to win a handicap and has been turned over as favourite four times this year; did well to finish second last time (first run under Seamus Cronin) having reared at the start and it's bound to fall right at some point, maybe tonight.

7/2

2nd

4

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Cayman Tai

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Just one win from 28 starts and he has burned some fingers already this year; no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark but the excuses are running out.

7/2

Form: 02-21 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Chased home a notable opponent at Wolverhampton in December (7f); beaten at odds-on at Catterick on his return to action but he made no mistake dropped to 6f at Brighton 18 days ago; more on his plate in a handicap but could well have more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Thirsk

Tawasol

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive form in the spring, following a ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on handicap debut; ran no sort of race when favourite at Newmarket's July meeting last time but has had two months off and now reappears in cheekpieces; may still be unexposed.

11/2

9

(12)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Tawasol

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

2-2 since faced with 6f on fast ground, following his ready Brighton win with an emphatic success at Doncaster on his handicap debut eight weeks ago; while that latest form hasn't been especially well advertised, he looked a smart prospect and has a major chance despite an 11lb rise.

8/1

5

(4)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:48 Doncaster

Tawasol

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Chased home a notable opponent at Wolverhampton in December (7f); beaten at odds-on at Catterick on his return to action but he made no mistake dropped to 6f at Brighton 18 days ago; more on his plate in a handicap but could well have more to offer.

11/4

Form: 1-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 40-1 surprise in a Thirsk novice last summer (6f, good to soft); better form when a close third in a hot C&D novice three weeks ago; still unexposed and he's a strong contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Alpha Magic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

His two wins came on good to soft ground over 6f, including here off this mark last June; entitled to have needed his recent comeback from nine months off, when leading for a long way, and he's low mileage compared to most of these; first run over 5f.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Alpha Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Disappointed at Ayr when last seen 282 days ago; he had looked promising beforehand though and still has potential; can go well fresh but he is held by Sixtygeesbaby on their Doncaster run 12 months ago.

6/1

Form: 2127-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
5f win at Beverley last summer; promising fourth at Ripon on his seasonal return (solid form); this looks deeper but he's not fully exposed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lord Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally performed with great credit last season, including a 6f Hamilton win in May off the same mark as today; never involved in either start this year but his stable's good recent form provides some hope.

14/1

13th

1

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Lord Roxby

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally performed with great credit last season, winning a 6f handicap at Hamilton last May off 2lb lower and ending his campaign with a second of nine at Newmarket; never in contention at Beverley on his return to action 16 days ago (7.4f, good to firm) and likely best watched for a yard having a quiet year.

16/1

9th

3

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Lord Roxby

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Campaigned mostly over sprint trips and gained his Beverley win at 5f (also effective at 6f); close second at Newmarket when last seen but doesn't appear to be crying out for this step back up in distance.

8/1

Form: -25272

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when second of five in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; should be fine back at 6f but this looks competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ay Gee Ell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; generally run well in defeat since but he will need to pull out more to take this prize.

8/1

4th

5

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointing at Doncaster on his return to turf last month (5f, good to soft); in good form on AW beforehand and this mark should be well within his range; not sure what to expect.

12/1

10th

8

(17)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Transformed by the addition of a visor when running away with a 5f handicap at Southwell in December; he has run creditably in defeat since but he will need to raise his game now back on turf.

9/1

Form: 21492 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Couldn't cope with Rare Change at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) but that form was given a big boost at York on Wednesday; cheekpieces now added; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:40 Navan

McIntosh

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Trained up until now in Britain by James Horton, winning Wolverhampton AW maiden in March and best turf run when second in Windsor Class 4 handicap (6f, good-to-firm) in May; way below that form in cheekpieces in similar Doncaster contest 12 days later; yard debut with cheekpieces left off.

14/1

10

(10)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:48 Doncaster

McIntosh

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Couldn't cope with Rare Change at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) but that form was given a big boost at York on Wednesday; cheekpieces now added; shortlisted.

8/1

10

(10)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:48 Doncaster

McIntosh

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Couldn't cope with Rare Change at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) but that form was given a big boost at York on Wednesday; cheekpieces now added; shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 4214-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f maiden win for George Boughey in September (good to soft); ran well on her stable debut over C&D three weeks ago; more on her plate taking on male opponents but clearly on a competitive mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Dark Rosa

9st 12lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Georgina Nicholls

AW winner for current stable but her form has dipped in two starts since returned to turf, despite being previously effective in this sphere; bit to prove at present.

14/1

9th

8

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Dark Rosa

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Georgina Nicholls

Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; latest Bath run was after a 12-week absence and she may fare better today with her rider's 7lb claim useful.

12/1

7th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Dark Rosa

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; had comparable form over 6f on turf last season and finished on heels of the leaders in 1m2f AW race in January on latest start, but others may well be a bit better handicapped.

8/1

Non-runners

Dothan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £13.97
Tricast £136.92
Trifecta £199.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tawasol

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpha Magic

TOPSPEED:

Mythical Composer

The Star:

Dothan

Daily Mail:

Mission Command

POSTDATA:

Dark Rosa

NEWMARKET:

Tawasol

D Express:

Tawasol

Daily Mirror:

Tawasol

The Sun:

Tawasol

Daily Record:

Tawasol

The Times:

Alpha Magic

The Guardian:

Alpha Magic

Telegraph:

Mythical Composer