17:40 Doncaster

Saturday 20 July 2019

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Children's Air Ambulance Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:40 | Winning time: 1m 1.78s

(1)

Robot Boy⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Georgia Dobie| T: Mrs Marjorie Fife| OR: 72| CD

10/1

Put an end to long losing run when taking an Ayr handicap (5f, good to firm; 12-1) a fortnight ago, though since well-held fifth at Hamilton and now races from 3lb higher mark.

Form: 709315

(2)

Debawtry⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Zak Wheatley⁽⁵⁾| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 70| BF| D

5/2

Remains low-mileage with only nine runs, has knocked on the door repeatedly over this trip and 6f of late and no surprise to see him going well once again.

Form: 7-26362

(9)

Bashiba^t⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Izzy Clifton⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 66| CD

2/1

Excellent record over C&D includes three wins; was not beaten far in third here last week and has been eased a pound in the ratings. Entitled to get in the firing line once more on a track that clearly suits.

Form: 095083

(5)

Normal Equilibrium²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-5| J: Rhona Pindar⁽³⁾| T: I Furtado| OR: 63| D

13/2

Hasn't won since 2017 but all seven career wins have been over this 5f trip and shaped well on reappearance here over 6f in May (third). Not as good around here last month but eases in class and back down in trip now; respected.

Form: 660-354

(3)

Burtonwood^p¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Harry Russell⁽³⁾| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 59| D

12/1

Three wins in 2018, two on AW and a 6f Thirsk success in this month on good to firm ground (rated 56). Well held in both recent starts at that Scottish track and while handicapper is relenting, there's work to be done.

Form: 617-490

(8)

Point Of Woods^t1³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Ella McCain⁽³⁾| T: Miss T Jackson| OR: 56| CD

8/1

Consistent sort but overall turf record shows just three wins in 42 starts, latest of those being in this race 12 months ago from an 11lb higher mark. Mixed bag this year and needs first-time tongue-tie to have positive effect.

Form: 07-3995

(4)

Valentino Sunrise²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: George Bass⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 57| D

7/1

Dual winner was beaten 3L when sixth in a handicap over this trip at Windsor (good) last month. Eased 2lb in the ratings here and appeals as well-handicapped should things fall right.

Form: 363646

(6)

Lets Go Flo³⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: Kieran Schofield| T: B Ellison| OR: 50

16/1

Nicely-related filly, didn't show a lot in three qualifying runs last year but no great surprise if that form is left behind following winter break. Worth a betting check on this handicap debut.

Form: 767-

Non-Runners

(7)

The Golden Cue⁴⁴

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: Steph Hollinshead J: Toby Eley

Forecasts

Bashiba (2/1), Debawtry (5/2), Normal Equilibrium (13/2), Valentino Sunrise (7/1), Point Of Woods (8/1), Robot Boy (10/1), Burtonwood (12/1), Lets Go Flo (16/1), The Golden Cue (20/1)

Debawtry has been banging on the door of late and looks sure to go close again but preference is for BASHIBA, something of a C&D expert. He's got three wins here and is now on a good mark seemingly, having gone close again here recently. Normal Equilibrium takes a class-drop while any more for handicap debutant Lets Go Flo would be worth noting.