October 24 / 16.28 Doncaster

16.28

Heavy

Final One Standing By William Hill Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Final One Standing By William Hill Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 117432 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not quite as good as he was but he has enjoyed a good summer, winning three times and placed off this mark on his last two starts; clearly needs a bit more to come out on top here but he has an excellent record on heavy ground and he goes well at this track; strong claims.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: -84510 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Back to his best when seeing off 13 rivals in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); down the field in the Ayr Silver Cup five weeks ago and although he handles soft ground well, this will be his first run on heavy.
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7th

8

(18)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards.

12/1

10th

5

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Roberto Caro

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

4lb lower than for his last two 6f wins but recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's unproven over the minimum trip.

22/1

11th

4

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Roberto Caro

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance.

10/1

Form: 145905 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Trip, track and ground all in his favour; some quiet recent runs have seen him slip back down below the mark off which he was successful here (5f) in June; one to consider.
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4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

Form: 805923 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win for David O'Meara but he has run some good races in defeat in recent starts, including C&D and on heavy going; should give his running and he is one of two solid contenders for the stable.
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10th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Bertie

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.

8/1

Form: 21-17 D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

Form: 1-2574 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who goes well on testing ground; solid fourth at Ayr two weeks ago but he finished behind Lord Bertie on that occasion and may do so again.
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1st

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Station X

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.

9/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Station X

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Front-runner whose three turf wins have all been on ground slower than good, the most recent coming when holding on at Chester (6f, good to soft) two months ago; may not have things all his own way in front but commands respect off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Station X

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Bryan Smart

His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.

7/2

Form: 280472 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved to make a winning seasonal/stable debut for Adrian Keatley in April (6f, good); progress stalled afterwards but he returned to from with a good second at Carlisle last month (7f, soft; tongue tied for the first time); now back in the care of Seb Spencer who leaves off the accessories; more needed to defy this mark but his surplus stamina is a plus.
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2nd

8

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

Form: 519 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a 6f novice at Newcastle on his second start; 50-1 and well beaten on his handicap debut at Ayr five weeks ago (7f, soft); plenty more needed back down in trip.
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10th

10

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judicature

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Sole win from 12 starts came in a novice here over 6f last summer; returned to some form when fourth of ten over C&D 33 days ago but now steps back up in grade.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Judicature

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Landed a 6f novice here just under a year ago; held in three starts since beaten a short head at Carlisle (7f, soft) in May, but now 3lb lower and drops in a Class 6 for the first time; shortlisted.

11/2

7th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Judicature

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

6f AW win last summer; began this campaign with good handicap runs at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and over C&D (soft); two lesser efforts have followed but he will be dangerous if back to the C&D form.

12/1

Form: 441184 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.
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9

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Amayretto

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Amayretto

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to 6f when winning successive Hamilton handicaps in September (good to soft/soft) and it was a belated return to 5f when below par last time; however, this is a tougher grade than she's accustomed to.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Amayretto

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Benefited from the return to 6f of late, winning both starts here (good to soft and soft); flying high but has a penalty to carry in a better race back over 5f for the first time since her debut; still not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 000026 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights he returned to form when first past the post at Pontefract (6f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) last month, only to be demoted to second in the stewards' room; not so good back at Pontefract 18 days ago; others look stronger.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Valentine Catcher

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the easy winner but his staying-on second at Carlisle three weeks ago was still a fair effort; conditions shouldn't be an issue but others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed twice off higher marks this spring, latterly when third over nearly 7f here (good) in May; safely held twice since, though, (7f/1m) and reverts to sprinting with a bit to prove.

33/1

7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form: 320360 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice in May and also ran well at York in July (6f, good to firm; 12lb better off with Aberama Gold for a neck defeat); quiet since then, however, and others have more persuasive claims.
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8th

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Ingleby Archie

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here.

9/2

5th

16

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Ingleby Archie

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Had strong handicap form over C&D last summer and he is well handicapped on last July's second here (behind Aberama Gold); running well in small-field events this year; should give it another good go.

10/1

Form: 503215 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Mudlark who got off the mark for the year with a smooth win in a 5f soft-ground handicap at Hamilton last month; disappointed as favourite back at Hamilton one week later and now steps up in class.
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12th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Conditions should be ideal for this course regular and although his 2026 record is unconvincing, he has dropped 14lb as a result; usual cheekpieces back on after one run in a visor; each-way shout.

10/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three wins here, two over this trip, the other over 6f; well beaten when returning from a break last time; not out of it in first-time visor, but ideally needs soft/heavy ground.

14/1

Form: 22-005 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner for William Haggas last summer; ran well for second (short head behind Station X and now 5lb better off) on her stable debut here last November; slow start to this campaign but there was much more to take from her latest Ayr fifth (behind Lord Bertie and Station X); unexposed on testing ground and she's one to consider.
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4th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Art Design

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record is only 1-13 but gained the win off 3lb higher in sole C&D attempt (for previous yard); interesting back here, assuming she takes to blinkers (replacing the cheekpieces worn last time).

10/1

13

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Art Design

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW winner for William Haggas last summer; ran well for second (short head behind Station X and now 5lb better off) on her stable debut here last November; slow start to this campaign but there was much more to take from her latest Ayr fifth (behind Lord Bertie and Station X); unexposed on testing ground and she's one to consider.

18/1

5th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Art Design

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Runner-up in two 6f nurseries on heavy/soft ground last autumn; down the field on both outings this year and has something to prove, but those were on good going and maybe today's testing conditions will trigger a revival.

11/1

Form: 791747 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D win (good) in July; respectable efforts in defeat since but he missed an intended run due to heavy going last October and conditions could be an issue.
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3rd

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Ran Amok

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £33.15
Tricast £130.92
Trifecta £100.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aberama Gold

RP RATINGS:

Lord Bertie

POSTDATA:

Art Design

The Times:

Station X

TOPSPEED:

Ingleby Archie

The Star:

Art Design

The Guardian:

Lord Bertie

D Express:

Lord Bertie

Telegraph:

Aberama Gold

Daily Mail:

Aberama Gold

Daily Mirror:

Aberama Gold

The Sun:

Aberama Gold

Daily Record:

Aberama Gold