May 16 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Good

Proudly Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Proudly Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -51873 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-54 and his last win was at Kempton (1m4f) in January; hasn't posed a serious threat in two runs for current yard but he's had traffic issues on both occasions and was beaten less than 2l at Southwell (1m3f) last time; on same mark here and he's a big player if things go more to plan.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

1m4f wins at Doncaster (good) and here (good to firm) for new yard this summer; he has come up short in stronger company on his last two starts but holds good claims back in a Class 6.

9/4

7th

14

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Sisterandbrother

9st 11lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Joey Ramsden

2-6 for this yard but both wins were at 1m4f at Class 6 level; looks worth taking on, for all that his last race on the AW didn't go entirely to plan.

20/1

5th

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 8lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 277-35

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort with record of 1-16; finished behind Sisterandbrother when fifth at Southwell (1m3f) last month but a close third in big field over C&D on her reappearance in March; has claims if she can recapture that form and her win was on good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Recobella

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Good second at Doncaster (1m4f) in May but scuppered by a slow start when a never-nearer fifth of 11 at Hamilton (1m4f) last time; no surprise to see her play a prominent role here.

11/4

5th

3

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Recobella

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Philip Kirby

Just one win from her 17 starts but she's run really well in defeat at Doncaster on both turf outings this season (1m2f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and there's every chance she'll be bang there once more.

6/4

2nd

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Recobella

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Inconsistent sort with record of 1-16; finished behind Sisterandbrother when fifth at Southwell (1m3f) last month but a close third in big field over C&D on her reappearance in March; has claims if she can recapture that form and her win was on good ground.

6/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 37-684

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 323 in maiden/novice events but he's been well held in four handicaps; may have had stamina issues over 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month but he needs to raise his game on this big drop back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

In The Post

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo who arrives in good form, third of seven in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster 15 days ago; not out of things in his bid for a maiden victory.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

In The Post

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dylan Cunha

Form figures of 323 in maiden/novice events but he's been well held in four handicaps; may have had stamina issues over 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month but he needs to raise his game on this big drop back in trip.

7/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

In The Post

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo; safely held in first three handicaps (1m-1m2f) but this big hike up in trip is an interesting move; cheekpieces removed after one use; well worth a glance in the bettting.

8/1

Form: 6-0664

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last April but he's 0-9 since and has been well held in four runs this year; now 10lb lower than for his win but he weakened quickly at Nottingham three weeks ago and others are preferred; cheekpieces (tried once last year) are reapplied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Was having just his third go on AW when taking a Southwell handicap (1m3f, Tapeta) last month and he backed it up with slightly unlucky second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 1lb nudge looks no bother at all and he's near the top of the list.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Its Only Fun

9st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sara Ender

Took advantage of a reduced mark when battling well to score at 20-1 at Southwell (1m3f, AW; cheekpieces reapplied) two weeks ago; back up 4lb in the weights but he remains well treated on old form and his first win was on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

10st 3lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Handicapper quick to ease off this spring and he turned in his best effort for this yard when fourth behind Sisterandbrother at Doncaster last weekend; inclined to over-race back in cheekpieces there and has to prove he can do it on the AW.

10/1

Form: 28/7-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His last win was in July 2022 but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a front-running third at Pontefract (1m2f, good; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was an encouraging effort after a break and he has possibilities if he can build on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Piecederesistance

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Martin Keighley

His last win was in July 2022 but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a front-running third at Pontefract (1m2f, good; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was an encouraging effort after a break and he has possibilities if he can build on that.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Piecederesistance

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Martin Keighley

Won in France in 2020 and scored over C&D in 2022 but has developed a rocky profile and was in poor form when last seen over hurdles in the autumn; has joined Martin Keighley (same owners) but watching brief advised on this comeback in a tongue-tie.

33/1

6

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Piecederesistance

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Dropped out of contention rather tamely at Uttoxeter (2m) last week and is now 0-11 over hurdles; has quite a bit to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m1f.

16/1

Form: 00-900

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one placed effort from 30 starts and and he's struggled in three runs for new yard this spring; has lots to prove and he was withdrawn after bolting before the start at Beverley 12 days ago; stablemate of Recobella.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wath Court

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden whose poor form continues; opposed.

50/1

10th

11

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten on all four starts this year and would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

Form: 8777-8

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last spring but he's struggled in his last eight starts including over hurdles in last two runs; now 10lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround for new yard (has changed hands and left Mike Smith); hood removed and cheekpieces return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Cavalry Call

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last spring but he's struggled in his last eight starts including over hurdles in last two runs; now 10lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround for new yard (has changed hands and left Mike Smith); hood removed and cheekpieces return.

16/1

9th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Cavalry Call

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Two Flat wins but form went the wrong way in that code from last August onwards and he was pulled up at 150-1 on hurdle debut four weeks ago.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.80
Straight Forecast £11.06
Trifecta £39.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sisterandbrother

NEWMARKET:

In The Post

TOPSPEED:

Cavalry Call

Daily Mirror:

Piecederesistance

The Times:

In The Post

Daily Mail:

In The Post

The Star:

In The Post

POSTDATA:

Sisterandbrother

Telegraph:

Sisterandbrother

The Guardian:

Sisterandbrother

D Express:

Sisterandbrother

The Sun:

Sisterandbrother

Daily Record:

Sisterandbrother