August 02 / 15.30 Doncaster

15.30

Good To Firm

Unison Campaigning For Public Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Unison Campaigning For Public Services Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 737676 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All four wins at 7f including over this C&D (good to firm); been inconsistent this year but he ran respectably over 6f here last time and is now 4lb lower than for his last success; could be dangerous back up in trip.
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9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 074-29

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a good second off reduced mark at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month but flopped with a heavy defeat over 1m here (good to soft) last time; now drops back in trip but he's still a maiden after ten starts and others are more solid.
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13th

6

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won two of his four races on the AW this year (at 7f) and has comparable form on turf; wasn't beaten far last month at Newcastle despite losing a shoe.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Made it two wins from three starts this year when picking up well to lead towards the finish over C&D 16 days ago; the third (Call Glory), fourth and fifth in that race have all run well since so the form has bit of substance; respected up 2lb.

5/1

1st

7

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

No apparent excuses last time when failing to complete a Southwell double (maiden previously); gained his win in a 0-55 event.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 342524 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
His last win was in October 2023 but he's run some good races on AW this year, including when second at Wolverhampton (7f) on his penultimate run; now returns to turf for the first time in 12 months but he's a triple winner in this sphere and is not ruled out.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

33/1

Form: B73899 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in March but has mixed record since and he finished ninth of ten at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month and was last of nine here (1m, good) last week; has quite a bit to prove again and needs to turn things around.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

5th
15 (11)
Thanks Dad

20/1

Form: 104475 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's not come close to that form since and is now 1-22; others preferred.
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8th

9

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Thanks Dad

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Fourth on all four appearances at Brighton; 29 races overall, with both his wins on Southwell AW last March/September; thrown in on that form but he was out of form this winter and on recent return to turf after five months off; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

15

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Thanks Dad

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

Both wins have been gained at Southwell (6f/7f) but he was out of sorts there in his final three runs last year; on lower mark back on turf but he's 0-8 in this sphere and has something to prove after five months off.

20/1

9

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thanks Dad

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Respectable fourth over 6f at Brighton last time but shaped as if he ideally needs a return to 7f, which is his usual trip; still has a poor strike-rate.

12/1

Form: 074732 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 30 starts but latest was at Kempton in February and he's run well to finish placed over 7f at Yarmouth and Newmarket (both on good to firm) in last two starts; remains well handicapped on his best form and he's respected on this drop back in grade.
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7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

7th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Enpassant

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success on the AW when beating On Key over C&D eight days ago, despite hanging left; holds solid claims under a 5lb penalty (due to be 1lb higher in future).

2/1

Form: 6-5600

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in all six starts and he's been beaten 10l or more in his last two handicaps; mark continues to fall but has lots to prove back up in trip.
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13th

1

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Yorkshire Myth

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Maiden produced his best effort on final start for former yard over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in October when a 2.25l second of 12 off 45; this longer trip will suit but 15lb higher here and might need this run.

11/2

11

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkshire Myth

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo maiden who has weak claims on his 6f/7f form; however, pedigree suggests this new trip may prompt improvement.

12/1

Form: 315743

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to firm) in May; hasn't kicked on from that but his latest third at Carlisle was a solid effort on slow ground and he looks worth another try at this trip; could go well.
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7th

9

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Entitled to win races off his current mark and kept on well for second (behind One Of Our Own) here 19 days ago after a break; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Just over 12 months since he recorded his only success, namely a 6f handicap at Hamilton (good to firm); that win came off a 6lb higher mark and he was second at Newcastle off 2lb higher in November; absent 142 days but he ran well on last season's return; more appealing than many.

7/1

3

(3)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Sky Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gemma Tutty

Made the frame in C&D event last time (second AW attempt); gained sole turf win off 4lb higher and Jack Callan is taking off a bonus 5lb; attractively treated and one to consider.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-2905 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
His last win was off this mark at Ayr (7f, good) last autumn but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; this return to quicker ground looks a positive but he needs a big turnaround.
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1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

7

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Ahamoment

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Suddenly thriving again, racing up with the pace when winning over this trip at Musselburgh and Ayr this month; those successes came on soft/heavy ground but he has plenty of form on good to firm; more of a concern is a further 8lb rise to a career-high mark.

7/2

15/2

Form: 653632

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but was good third at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and he ran into a major improver when a 9l second at Ripon (1m, soft) last time; seems fairly versatile ground-wise and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.
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9

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Epicurian Lad

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Still a maiden but is attractively treated on best form and less exposed at this trip than shorter; interesting, especially with useful and in-form amateur Eireann Cagney booked.

9/2

6th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Fairly treated on a couple of pieces of form during the summer, but recent efforts not amongst his best and now 0-15; others preferred.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Good third at Hamilton (good) in July and he bumped into an improving filly when a modest second at Ripon (also about 1m, soft) one week later; form has dipped the last twice but he's not totally dismissed from this career-low mark reunited with Oisin Orr; first try at 1m2f.

9/1

6/1

Form: 00-317 D BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who got off the mark with an emphatic win in a Chelmsford handicap (7f, AW) in May; disappointing at Kempton four days later but that may have come too soon and she's had a break since then; still has potential and she could resume her progress on this switch back to turf.
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4th

7

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Big Gypsy King

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Tailed off in both runs over hurdles and no worthwhile Flat form in the meantime.

33/1

8th

6

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Gypsy King

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Moffatt

With Paul and Oliver Cole when a comfortable winner at Chelmsford (7f, Class 6; 5-2 favourite) last May; poor showings in five starts - 6f Flat to 2m1f hurdle - for this trainer; no reason to envisage a change of headgear working the oracle.

50/1

9th

10

(9)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Big Gypsy King

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: James Moffatt

Lost her way and finished tailed off over 1m here early last month; only run in a sprint once, when done for toe, and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

Form: 244747 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.
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1

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Emily Post

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Thirsk

Emily Post

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a losing run but handicapped accordingly and she ran a creditable race when fourth at Wetherby last month (7f, good to firm); better could be forthcoming.

5/1

Form: 0-3200 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with good third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in May and she went close on her return visit the following month; looks interesting on that form but she's struggled in last two starts and record is now 1-17; others preferred.
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4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

8th

10

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.

16/1

Form: 555543

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but she ran well to finish third off a reduced mark here (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago; has claims if she can back that up but slow starts can be an issue and not sure this drop back in trip will suit; tongue-tie added.
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14

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Rock Diva

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Nine-race maiden but she ran well to finish third off a reduced mark here (1m, good to soft) two weeks ago; has claims if she can back that up but slow starts can be an issue and not sure this drop back in trip will suit; tongue-tie added.

13/2

3rd

9

(11)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Rock Diva

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Regressive eight-race maiden but she wasn't beaten far after missing break at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; dropped another 2lb and she could get involved if this sets up for her closing style.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:25 Beverley

Rock Diva

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Still seeking a first win (0-7); fifth on recent stable debut at Wetherby (1m, good; first-time hood) and it's possible that she'll be sharper for that, her first run since early April; it's worth monitoring her progress but others make more appeal for now.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £70.70
Straight Forecast £56.77
Tricast £1538.23
Trifecta £1603.30

Selections

D Express:

Epicurian Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Warm Glow

The Guardian:

Rock Diva

Telegraph:

Big Gypsy King

The Times:

Mister Sky Blue

POSTDATA:

Enpassant

RP RATINGS:

Emily Post

Daily Mail:

Warm Glow

The Sun:

Rock Diva

Daily Mirror:

Epicurian Lad

The Star:

Epicurian Lad

Daily Record:

Epicurian Lad