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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jennie Candlish

Coped well with the return to 6f when making all at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; that was only a claimer and he didn't need to be at his very best but he's landed a good draw from which to attack.

6/1

1st

8

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

A bit to prove in the reapplied visor and back over 6f, with his last win coming at 7f; badly drawn last time at Chester but disappointed the run before as well.

14/1

7th

5

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended a long losing run when scoring over 7f here (good to soft) last month but he wasn't in the same form at Epsom last week; has bit to prove again after that and he hasn't had much luck with the draw.

14/1

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Mythical Composer

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

The addition of cheekpieces saw him win a C&D handicap (Metaverse second) in December off a 1lb higher mark; not at the same level in a pair of competitive 6f handicaps this summer (gelded prior to the first of them); needs a full revival.

12/1

11th

4

(15)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Mythical Composer

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Kempton (cheekpieces first time); well beaten at Goodwood 17 days ago on his return from a 175-day break (gelded during the absence); better than that but still not easily recommended.

20/1

23th

3

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mythical Composer

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained since) when successful over 7f at Kempton in December; no more than a respectable fourth back there (7f again) two months later and off since (has been gelded); Clive Cox is among the winners but others arrive with more pressing claims.

12/1

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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4th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Cayman Tai

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

He has plenty of ability but he isn't the easiest to win with; not at his best in 6f handicaps on his last two starts; handles softer than good but others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

8th

6

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Cayman Tai

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to win a turf handicap and he was only ninth of 11 in this race last year; ran well when fifth of 17 at York over 5f last month but surprisingly found it happening too quickly over 6f at Brighton last Friday; others hold more interesting claims.

11/1

7th

7

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Cayman Tai

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Back in form at York last time, despite being rather drawn away from the action in a race in which the leaders didn't stop; a while since he went beyond 5f but this may well be run to suit if he gets some luck once dropped in (as seems likely) from stall 9.

10/1

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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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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21th

12

(19)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Alpha Magic

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fair reappearance at Pontefract but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; down the field behind Magic Boy here 13 days ago.

25/1

11th

9

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Alpha Magic

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins have come on good to soft ground but he does have one good run on good to firm to his name; disappointed at Windsor last month but this is an ease in grade.

40/1

12th

12

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Alpha Magic

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two 6f wins to his name on good to soft ground; unplaced in two runs this year but neither run was without promise; he will need a personal best to come out on top here though.

12/1

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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11th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Lord Roxby

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Lord Roxby

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won in a big field at York (6f, good) in May and he's continued in good form, finishing second at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last time; key player.

11/4

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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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21; close fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; from 7lb higher) in April; has lost his way since, failing to beat many in 5f contests at Pontefract, Beverley, and Chester; questions to be answered for the time being.

20/1

9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

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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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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2nd

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Sandown

Dark Rosa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Georgina Nicholls

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; yet to win this season but she was a good third at Salisbury (1m, good) in June and filled the same position behind a big improver at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time; continues to edge down the weights and she's in the mix back on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:46 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Rosa

10st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Georgina Nicholls

Yet to win this season but kept on for third at Salisbury (1m, good) in June and only faded out of contention in closing stages at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month, having raced wide throughout; on a tempting mark now; might be the answer.

9/2

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