August 05 / 15.55 Doncaster

15.55

Soft

Unison Campaigning For Public Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Unison Campaigning For Public Services Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 81-313 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Kempton novice (7f, AW) last October and made a successful handicap debut at Ffos Las (6f, good) in June; only beaten a length into third of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last month and although he still has to prove soft ground is suitable, he has a solid chance otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Hydration

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Won his novice last season over 7f but kept to 6f this campaign and has won handicaps on good and soft ground; probably not helped by a slow pace when sixth at Newcastle but wasn't all that far away; remains of interest.

5/2

6th

3

(9)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hydration

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

5/1

1st

5

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:55 Doncaster

Hydration

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear

7/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-9954

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Beverley maiden (5f, good to firm) a year ago and although 0-7 since, has run with credit the last twice as when fourth of 11 at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) nine days ago; shaped then as though a return to 6f may suit, but he has finished out of the frame in four previous attempts at the trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.

9/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-1210 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Did well once cheekpieces were applied, winning a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) in February and a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to soft) in May, but finished last of the 21 runners in a warm handicap at York (6f, good to firm) last time; the return to a softer surface may help and blinkers are now given a go, but he does need to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

Form: 320323 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Ripon novice (6f, good) just under a year ago and has been placed in five of his six handicaps since returning in April, the latest when third of seven at Newcastle (5f, AW); a bit more needed to get his head back in front from this mark but seems sure to run his race and has gone well on soft ground.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

11/2

Form: 193-04

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f on good ground last season and was having her second start back from a year off when fourth of 13 at York (5.4f, good to soft) eight days ago; well held in one previous start over 6f, but that was in Listed company and her latest effort suggested she was worth another go over it; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

Form: 1230-6 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (6f, good) and Chelmsford (5f, AW) last summer and ran well to be placed in her next two starts; out of her depth in Listed company on her final 2yo outing and off seven months before well held in a Ripon handicap (6f, soft) in April; returns from another 98 days off having undergone wind surgery and has a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(5)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Signora Camacho

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Quinn

held up in rear

10/1

6th

3

(2)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:55 Doncaster

Signora Camacho

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Quinn

prominent, dropped to rear 2f out, struggling when eased final 110yds

7/1

6th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Ripon

Signora Camacho

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Quinn

Bolted up in an Ayr nursery last July (6f, good); made heavy weather of following up at Chelmsford one week later (5f) when the drop in trip didn't suit; good runs at York and Naas in September but off since a modest effort in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy last October; back in calmer waters and she looks the type her trainer will coax more out of this year.

7/1

Form: 45-12 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Justified short odds when making a successful return in a Southwell novice (6f, AW) in April and beaten just a neck by Quintus Arrius on handicap debut at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in May; 1lb better off and not seen since, but is proven fresh; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Redcar

Mountain Warrior

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Kickstarted 2024 with 6f Southwell success and he's continued in good form, a close sixth of 12 at Doncaster (5f) three weeks ago; can go well.

8/1

6th

11

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:20 Doncaster

Mountain Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Carlisle

Mountain Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Both wins over 6f on Tapeta at Southwell; led until folding in the final 1f at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) most recently, suggesting this drop in distance is worth a shot.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.60
Straight Forecast £35.49
Trifecta £148.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Mountain Warrior

POSTDATA:

Hydration

RP RATINGS:

Quintus Arrius

TOPSPEED:

Minnesota Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Mersea

The Star:

Quintus Arrius

The Times:

Hydration

Telegraph:

Hydration

Daily Mail:

Minnesota Lad

D Express:

Mountain Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Mountain Warrior

The Sun:

Mountain Warrior

Daily Record:

Mountain Warrior