May 16 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Good

Proudly Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Proudly Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -51873 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-54 and his last win was at Kempton (1m4f) in January; hasn't posed a serious threat in two runs for current yard but he's had traffic issues on both occasions and was beaten less than 2l at Southwell (1m3f) last time; on same mark here and he's a big player if things go more to plan.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Joey Ramsden

Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims.

10/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Sisterandbrother

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

This year's four wins have been in Class 6s but it was very clearcut at Beverley (1m4f, good to form) three weeks ago when the cheekpieces were back on; he's still fairly treated off 4lb higher.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 277-35

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort with record of 1-16; finished behind Sisterandbrother when fifth at Southwell (1m3f) last month but a close third in big field over C&D on her reappearance in March; has claims if she can recapture that form and her win was on good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:20 Thirsk

Recobella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Won over 1m2f at Ayr before her near miss there on Monday where she came from some way off the pace; could be considered a tad unlucky and gets in here off the same mark; stays this far and could give Halimede a race.

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Recobella

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

In good form this year, most recently when coming from the rear for C&D (good) success five weeks ago; subsequent 3lb rise is offset by Jack Nicholls' claim today; likely contender again.

3/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 37-684

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 323 in maiden/novice events but he's been well held in four handicaps; may have had stamina issues over 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month but he needs to raise his game on this big drop back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

In The Post

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo who arrives in good form, third of seven in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster 15 days ago; not out of things in his bid for a maiden victory.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

In The Post

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dylan Cunha

Form figures of 323 in maiden/novice events but he's been well held in four handicaps; may have had stamina issues over 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month but he needs to raise his game on this big drop back in trip.

7/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

In The Post

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo; safely held in first three handicaps (1m-1m2f) but this big hike up in trip is an interesting move; cheekpieces removed after one use; well worth a glance in the bettting.

8/1

Form: 6-0664

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last April but he's 0-9 since and has been well held in four runs this year; now 10lb lower than for his win but he weakened quickly at Nottingham three weeks ago and others are preferred; cheekpieces (tried once last year) are reapplied.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Its Only Fun

11st 1lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Added to his Musselburgh win last spring when scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell last time; that was an eye-catching effort and he could be dangerous back on turf.

15/2

5th

7

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Two wins, including one over this C&D in May off a 5lb lower mark than today's; respectable effort when fourth behind younger rivals over 1m6f at Southwell ten days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip; could go well.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in May; turned in a rare poor run with eighth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last time; the sort to bounce back, though.

14/1

Form: 28/7-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His last win was in July 2022 but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a front-running third at Pontefract (1m2f, good; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was an encouraging effort after a break and he has possibilities if he can build on that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Piecederesistance

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Martin Keighley

His last win was in July 2022 but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a front-running third at Pontefract (1m2f, good; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was an encouraging effort after a break and he has possibilities if he can build on that.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Piecederesistance

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Martin Keighley

Won in France in 2020 and scored over C&D in 2022 but has developed a rocky profile and was in poor form when last seen over hurdles in the autumn; has joined Martin Keighley (same owners) but watching brief advised on this comeback in a tongue-tie.

33/1

6

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Piecederesistance

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Dropped out of contention rather tamely at Uttoxeter (2m) last week and is now 0-11 over hurdles; has quite a bit to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m1f.

16/1

Form: 00-900

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one placed effort from 30 starts and and he's struggled in three runs for new yard this spring; has lots to prove and he was withdrawn after bolting before the start at Beverley 12 days ago; stablemate of Recobella.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wath Court

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden whose poor form continues; opposed.

50/1

10th

11

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten on all four starts this year and would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

Form: 8777-8

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last spring but he's struggled in his last eight starts including over hurdles in last two runs; now 10lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround for new yard (has changed hands and left Mike Smith); hood removed and cheekpieces return.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cavalry Call

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but has struggled since, including failing to beat a rival in three starts for current stable; lots to prove.

100/1

11th

12

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but he struggled for Mike Smith, and has failed to beat a rival in each of his two starts for current stable; lots to prove.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

1m turf and 1m2f AW winner for the Crisfords but he never took off for Mike Smith and finished last of seven on his stable debut ten weeks ago; impossible to recommend without a market move to offer revival hopes.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.80
Straight Forecast £11.06
Trifecta £39.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sisterandbrother

NEWMARKET:

In The Post

TOPSPEED:

Cavalry Call

Daily Mirror:

Piecederesistance

The Times:

In The Post

Daily Mail:

In The Post

The Star:

In The Post

POSTDATA:

Sisterandbrother

Telegraph:

Sisterandbrother

The Guardian:

Sisterandbrother

D Express:

Sisterandbrother

The Sun:

Sisterandbrother

Daily Record:

Sisterandbrother