July 23 / 18.20 Doncaster

18.20

Soft

Polypipe Building Products Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Polypipe Building Products Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 00-599

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Fair form in both starts at two but there hasn't been much to shout about since and he hasn't beaten a rival on his last two starts; however, may prove resurgent in this first attempt on forecast soft ground, as his sire, dam and brother all went well on it; not discounted on that score.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ever Driven

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Dascombe

Can be a handful in the preliminaries (bolted before start/got loose on two occasions) but was never seriously challenged when making all on Lingfield AW (7f) 18 days ago; back up 3lb and might cope with return to 6f with forcing tactics again; more obvious than many.

5/2

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ever Driven

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Yet to be placed in eight starts, though it looked as though he would apprciate the return to this trip when fifth of ten on his Wolverhampton return (6f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; still needs a bit more, though.

5/1

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ever Driven

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

0-7 and lightly raced since a promising 2yo debut; out of the frame in two starts over 7f here in the spring (in cheekpieces, now removed); returns from another 104 days off and only of interest if backed.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4946-2 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old and his losing run goes back over four years; made a pleasing return to action when second of eight at Chepstow (6f, soft) last month, however, and these forecast conditions will suit; should make his presence felt.
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10th

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: John O’Shea

Was running well at 6f and 7f here in the spring but he's never won on the AW and has seemingly gone off the boil a touch, having run a rare moderate race at Chepstow recently.

20/1

7th

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Dual C&D winner who was also beaten a nose off this mark in September on last visit here (7f); running respectably on AW earlier this year but below par returned to turf at Haydock last month; this is easier and he's never confidently ruled out at this track.

12/1

8th

9

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John O’Shea

Knocking at the door over 6f and 7f on AW this year; won't mind getting back on turf and he should give it another good go from the front.

10/1

Form: 792192 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a York novice and ran well in a Ripon handicap on soft but has otherwise struggled on that surface; in good form since coming back in May from a break, going close twice at Thirsk (good to firm/good) and winning at Ripon (also 6f, good to soft; his fourth course win); could probably do with conditions drying out a bit.
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6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

Form: 133134 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seems to like it here, winning in June (good; first-time cheekpieces) and running creditably for fourth (also C&D, good to firm) this month; respectable run at Carlisle on soft ground in between; player.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right.

4/1

5th

8

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made good progress last season, collecting three 6f wins along the way; just a respectable third of seven when back on turf last month, after a break, but might come on for the run and remains on a good mark.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

Absent since a defeat 100 days ago that took his AW record to 0-5; three-time turf winner and ran well at Leicester on most recent attempt in this sphere; returns to a favourable scenario.

8/1

Form: 2-9705 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nicely handicapped on last year's turf/AW form for Clive Cox and having struggled on first three starts for this yard there were clear signs of a revival when running on to be beaten less than 4l at Beverley (5f, good to firm; 125-1) last week; non-runner on Monday due to soft conditions and this forecast ground raises a question.
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2nd

10

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: John Wainwright

An AW winner in 2024 for previous yard but he needs to improve on his turf efforts for new connections last year; lack of a recent run is another negative.

25/1

9

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Crafty Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

6f AW winner in 2024 when trained by Clive Cox; on a good mark now but he's not been threatening in recent starts; back up to 6f; others preferred.

16/1

6th

13

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Redcar

Crafty Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

6f AW winner for Clive Cox in 2024; mainly below-par this season; well handicapped now; others appeal more.

66/1

Form: 127-21 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two runs on soft ground were inconclusive; opened her account when winning at Newcastle (6f, AW) last September; has returned in good form, building on her close second at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in May when winning at Pontefract (5f, good) a fortnight ago; up 5lb and a player again.
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1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

Form: -94944 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Southwell (6f, AW) in November; ran below market expectations when fourth in a Brighton classified (6f, good to firm; 7-4) last time but she had excuses (saddle slipped and was struck into); worst two runs came on testing ground but they were at 1m.
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6th

12

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Supernova Steps

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Loughnane

Only 1-19 but the win came over C&D in late 2024 and recent respectable runs have been over 8.6f/7f (in an eyeshield latterly); could have a say with Jack Dace taking off 5lb.

10/1

10th

9

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Supernova Steps

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Sole win from 15 runs came on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) last November; a bit below peak form when last in action in July, third of five in a modest five-runner Class 6 handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 9-2).

25/1

7

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

18:20 Doncaster

Supernova Steps

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Sole win came at Southwell (6f, AW) in November; ran below market expectations when fourth in a Brighton classified (6f, good to firm; 7-4) last time but she had excuses (saddle slipped and was struck into); worst two runs came on testing ground but they were at 1m.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £11.83
Trifecta £27.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Missmimi

SPOTLIGHT:

Ishe Worth Agamble

RP RATINGS:

Hurstwood

Telegraph:

Missmimi

Daily Mirror:

Missmimi

The Star:

Missmimi

The Times:

Ishe Worth Agamble

Daily Mail:

Ishe Worth Agamble

D Express:

Ishe Worth Agamble

The Guardian:

Hurstwood

The Sun:

Hurstwood

Daily Record:

Hurstwood