October 24 / 16.28 Doncaster

16.28

Heavy

Final One Standing By William Hill Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Final One Standing By William Hill Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 117432 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not quite as good as he was but he has enjoyed a good summer, winning three times and placed off this mark on his last two starts; clearly needs a bit more to come out on top here but he has an excellent record on heavy ground and he goes well at this track; strong claims.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: -84510 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Back to his best when seeing off 13 rivals in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); down the field in the Ayr Silver Cup five weeks ago and although he handles soft ground well, this will be his first run on heavy.
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10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Roberto Caro

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; two solid AW efforts this year, keeping on strongly for third in a well-contested 6f handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago; each-way shout.

9/1

Form: 145905 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Trip, track and ground all in his favour; some quiet recent runs have seen him slip back down below the mark off which he was successful here (5f) in June; one to consider.
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6th

8

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Baldomero

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins during his latest spell on AW; close second to Dark Thirty in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having been comfortably held returned to turf 17 days ago.

33/1

Form: 805923 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win for David O'Meara but he has run some good races in defeat in recent starts, including C&D and on heavy going; should give his running and he is one of two solid contenders for the stable.
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12th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground later in the year and he wants a good test over this trip on good ground; turned in a solid comeback effort over C&D in March but there's little room for error off this mark and he has his quirks.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Hasn't fulfilled the huge promise of his early form for William Haggas but he retains a good chunk of ability and enjoyed a resurgence last autumn, notably when a comfortable winner over C&D (soft) in October; disappointed when last seen but he should be in for another good year; back from a break is perhaps not the time to catch him but market should give clues.

16/1

Form: 21-17 D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

Form: 1-2574 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who goes well on testing ground; solid fourth at Ayr two weeks ago but he finished behind Lord Bertie on that occasion and may do so again.
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6th

6

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Station X

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Turf wins as a 2yo came on soft/heavy ground and the midweek rain will have helped, although he'd have preferred more; highly consistent but a 2lb rise for his recent AW win puts him on a career-high mark into a more competitive handicap, down from 6f.

7/1

1st

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Station X

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins have been on turf but he's unexposed on AW and has finished close up over C&D and at Newcastle (5f) in his two runs this year; on same mark as last time and he should make another bold bid back up in trip.

5/2

Form: 280472 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved to make a winning seasonal/stable debut for Adrian Keatley in April (6f, good); progress stalled afterwards but he returned to from with a good second at Carlisle last month (7f, soft; tongue tied for the first time); now back in the care of Seb Spencer who leaves off the accessories; more needed to defy this mark but his surplus stamina is a plus.
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3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

8st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.

10/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Absent since down the field at Doncaster (6f) five months ago on first run since rejoining Seb Spencer; perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

Form: 519 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a 6f novice at Newcastle on his second start; 50-1 and well beaten on his handicap debut at Ayr five weeks ago (7f, soft); plenty more needed back down in trip.
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8th

9

(12)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Judicature

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

AW novice winner as 3yo; 0-6 in handicaps and although this season's two runs give some encouragement, the best of those (a narrow defeat over Carlisle's stiff 7f last time) was on soft ground.

7/1

2nd

8

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Judicature

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Low-mileage 4yo who has recorded best RPRs over 6f; however, Haydock reappearance effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; could go well.

13/2

4th

3

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Judicature

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won a 6f novice at Newcastle on his second start last summer; handicaps have proved more troublesome but he is edging down the weights and now drops into 0-70 company for the first time.

12/1

Form: 441184 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.
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9

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Amayretto

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Amayretto

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to 6f when winning successive Hamilton handicaps in September (good to soft/soft) and it was a belated return to 5f when below par last time; however, this is a tougher grade than she's accustomed to.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Amayretto

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Benefited from the return to 6f of late, winning both starts here (good to soft and soft); flying high but has a penalty to carry in a better race back over 5f for the first time since her debut; still not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 000026 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights he returned to form when first past the post at Pontefract (6f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) last month, only to be demoted to second in the stewards' room; not so good back at Pontefract 18 days ago; others look stronger.
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3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter.

6/1

4th

6

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Valentine Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent sort who was soundly beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and his losing run continues; however, he kept on well for second at Pontefract (6f, good) two starts ago and is not written off.

15/2

6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

It's now 13 starts since his last success but he was back on track when finishing second in 6f Pontefract handicap 11 days ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

8/1

Form: 320360 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice in May and also ran well at York in July (6f, good to firm; 12lb better off with Aberama Gold for a neck defeat); quiet since then, however, and others have more persuasive claims.
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3rd

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Ingleby Archie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

4-25; won from 3lb higher at York (6f, good) last May, and also went close (runner-up) back there in July; pestered for the lead, weakening late, when fourth on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; 15-8 favourite; form franked); now 2lb lower and with Jack Nicholls back aboard; chance.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Ingleby Archie

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prominent racer who goes well fresh; 1lb lower than when seeing off 19 rivals at York last May (6f, good); should be in the thick of the action.

5/1

11

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Ingleby Archie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won twice in May and also ran well at York in July (6f, good to firm; 12lb better off with Aberama Gold for a neck defeat); quiet since then, however, and others have more persuasive claims.

14/1

Form: 503215 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Mudlark who got off the mark for the year with a smooth win in a 5f soft-ground handicap at Hamilton last month; disappointed as favourite back at Hamilton one week later and now steps up in class.
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4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

6th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Impressor

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain.

16/1

Form: 22-005 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner for William Haggas last summer; ran well for second (short head behind Station X and now 5lb better off) on her stable debut here last November; slow start to this campaign but there was much more to take from her latest Ayr fifth (behind Lord Bertie and Station X); unexposed on testing ground and she's one to consider.
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4th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Art Design

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record is only 1-13 but gained the win off 3lb higher in sole C&D attempt (for previous yard); interesting back here, assuming she takes to blinkers (replacing the cheekpieces worn last time).

10/1

13

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Art Design

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW winner for William Haggas last summer; ran well for second (short head behind Station X and now 5lb better off) on her stable debut here last November; slow start to this campaign but there was much more to take from her latest Ayr fifth (behind Lord Bertie and Station X); unexposed on testing ground and she's one to consider.

18/1

5th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Art Design

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Runner-up in two 6f nurseries on heavy/soft ground last autumn; down the field on both outings this year and has something to prove, but those were on good going and maybe today's testing conditions will trigger a revival.

11/1

Form: 791747 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D win (good) in July; respectable efforts in defeat since but he missed an intended run due to heavy going last October and conditions could be an issue.
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5th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Ran Amok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good), latterly at Doncaster last July when fending off one who won his next two, the pair clear; winless since but he had some excuses and is weighted to go well at this realistic level.

8/1

14

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Ran Amok

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win (good) in July; respectable efforts in defeat since but he missed an intended run due to heavy going last October and conditions could be an issue.

20/1

9

(13)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Ran Amok

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f Chepstow maiden on good to soft last season; fair form this term, winning off 5lb lower at Doncaster in July (6f, good) and creditable fourth over 5.5f at Chester last time (soft); return to 6f will suit; chance.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £33.15
Tricast £130.92
Trifecta £100.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aberama Gold

RP RATINGS:

Lord Bertie

POSTDATA:

Art Design

The Times:

Station X

TOPSPEED:

Ingleby Archie

The Star:

Art Design

The Guardian:

Lord Bertie

D Express:

Lord Bertie

Telegraph:

Aberama Gold

Daily Mail:

Aberama Gold

Daily Mirror:

Aberama Gold

The Sun:

Aberama Gold

Daily Record:

Aberama Gold