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

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

2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt.

7/2

5th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

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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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

10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Roberto Caro

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

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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3rd

11

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Baldomero

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Multiple wins but he's won just once on turf in nearly two years and is suited by good or slower ground; two fair efforts of late (no help from the draw at Chester recently) but there may be other days.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Baldomero

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His turf wins (5f to 6.5f) have come on good or slower; well held in three runs this spring but he offered more at Doncaster one week ago, when third despite blowing the start; mark fine and he needs respecting on this first visit to Chester on his 70th start.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Baldomero

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

His turf wins have come on good or slower including heavy ground; well held in three runs this spring but he won three times on AW during the winter and was successful in this race last year; now 2lb lower than for his last win and has claims if he can rediscover his spark.

9/1

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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6th

7

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Didn't run badly when midfield at York (7f, good) last month, having been dropped in from stall 20 of 20, and is back on a good mark now; not ruled out, particularly if there's significant rain about.

20/1

11th

4

(20)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: David O’Meara

Encouraging return when sixth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March, but didn't back that up when last back there (6f again) three weeks ago; only 1lb above his winning mark from last autumn but he'll need things to fall right from stall 20.

25/1

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

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

4th

1

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Station X

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All his wins have been at 6f, the latest at Southwell in April, but effective at 5f; goes particularly well on soft/heavy ground so today's conditions should be ideal; fair run last time at Hamilton (1.25l sixth of 13); could go well from his high draw.

6/1

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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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

5th

12

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

8st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.

10/1

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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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

7th

9

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Judicature

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Beaten in seven handicaps since his 6f novice win at Newcastle last August; went close at Carlisle (7f, soft) last month but he failed to build on it at Beverley nine days later.

12/1

8th

9

(12)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Judicature

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

AW novice winner as 3yo; 0-6 in handicaps and although this season's two runs give some encouragement, the best of those (a narrow defeat over Carlisle's stiff 7f last time) was on soft ground.

7/1

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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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

9th

2

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter.

6/1

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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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

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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6th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

A three-time winner (including over C&D) here who got back on track when third of nine over C&D six days ago; goes well on soft ground, so this veteran is in the mix, especially if the rain comes.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

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

2nd

10

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Ran Amok

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good) and he ran well from off the pace here (5.5f, soft) in September; fairly encouraging return when fifth of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last month after which he had wind surgery; handy stall but being 5lb 'wrong' tempers enthusiasm.

10/1

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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