13:00 Doncaster

Friday 22 April 2022

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At The Races App Form Study Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 13:02 | Winning time: 1m 23.41s

(3)

Mashaan¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 72| BF| D

10/1

Already twice successful upon joining new yard this spring, landing handicaps at Lingfield/Chelmsford (both at 7f). Good third at latter-named venue latest and he's fancied to give another good account back on turf.

Form: 631613

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(9)

Fangorn¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: M R Channon| OR: 70| D

3/1

Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 8/1, early keenness caught him out when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 2 weeks ago, no extra inside final 1f. Still, clearly on a handy mark if putting it all together re-united with Hollie Doyle.

Form: 820-524

(1)

Thrave^v¹⁶⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Erika Parkinson⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 70| D

10/1

Returned to form to take advantage of a career-low mark in 7f Newcastle handicap under this rider in October. Good placed efforts next 2 starts and likely best excused final start over C&D in November. Not discounted on return.

Form: 341330-

(11)

G'daay¹⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: J Parr| OR: 68| D

10/1

10/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f) seeing it out well despite typically taking a keen hold. Up 2 lb on the back of that but effective on turf so another in with a shout.

Form: 2D0421-

(2)

As If By Chance^p¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Faye McManoman⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 66

9/1

Ended last season with success in a Redcar novice (6f) in September. Possible first start for 7 months was needed at Thirsk (6f) 2 weeks ago and eased 1 lb subsequently. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 72631-6

(8)

Hajjam¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: J Garritty| T: L Bailey| OR: 65| D

12/1

Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. 20/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft) 18 days ago, shaping as if better for the run. Went close from much higher mark over C&D last year if he can build on latest effort now.

Form: 37950-7

(6)

Merry Secret^p¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: L A Mullaney| OR: 63| BF| D

11/2

Four wins from 18 runs last year. 9/2, better than distance beaten suggests when sixth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft) 18 days ago, tying up late on in the conditions. Should give another good account.

Form: 34-3336

(4)

Frog And Toad^t¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 62

7/2

Maiden who, on the back of a wind op ran well and found only a race-fit rival too strong on return at Redcar (7f, soft) 18 days ago. May be up to building on that for his in-form yard now.

Form: 52709-2

(7)

Back From Dubai²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: S R Bowring| OR: 58| D

22/1

Enjoyed a productive spell on AW this winter, rattling off quick-fire 4-timer at Southwell (7f) in February. Not disgraced from higher marks more recently but others make greater appeal overall back on turf.

Form: 116035

(10)

Bertog³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-3| J: A Mullen| T: J Mackie| OR: 52| CD

18/1

Unreliable type who gained sole career victory over C&D back in summer 2020. Been proving more miss than hit on AW in recent months and others more persuasive despite operating from career-low mark.

Form: 38-0599

(5)

Furniture Factors^p1¹⁷⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Tyler Heard⁽⁵⁾| T: Ronald Thompson| OR: 47

150/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (6f, soft) in October, never on terms. Can only be watched on return to action. Cheekpieces fitted.

Form: 008/09-

Forecasts

Fangorn (3/1), Frog And Toad (7/2), Merry Secret (11/2), As If By Chance (9/1), Mashaan (10/1), Thrave (10/1), G'daay (10/1), Hajjam (12/1), Bertog (18/1), Back From Dubai (22/1), Furniture Factors (150/1)

The fact FANGORN hasn't tasted success since his 2-y-o days is a concern but he's lurking on a handy mark on the pick of his exploits on turf last term and, arriving fit and in-form from all-weather, he could be worth chancing re-united with Hollie Doyle. Frog And Toad, G'daay and Mashaan head up the dangers in a tricky opener.