16:28 Doncaster

Friday 24 October 2025

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Final One Standing By William Hill Handicap

Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 1m 16.71s

(2)

Aberama Gold^v¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: C Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| BF| CD

9/2

C&D winner who has well and truly found the winning knack again this year, his third success since July coming at Southwell (6f) in August. Remained in top form since, finishing a rallying second of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. One to take seriously again.

Form: 117432

(13)

Roberto Caro³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: O McSweeney| T: A Keatley| OR: 85| D

15/2

Had been shaping up well from reduced mark and he put it all together when landing 14-runner handicap in Racing League series at Chepstow (6f) 2 starts back. Much better than he could show when down the field in Ayr Silver Cup and he comes here relatively fresh for this time of the season.

Form: 0-84510

(4)

Baldomero^p¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: K Stott| T: M Appleby| OR: 84| C| D

11/1

Won a class 2 handicap over 6.5f here last autumn and back on the scoresheet with a battling display over 5f here in June. Form has proved up and down in 5 starts since but conditions will pose no fears and he's fallen to a handy mark if bouncing back.

Form: 145905

(3)

Lord Bertie^h¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 83| BF

9/2

It's now twelve runs since last win in 2024 but his mark has eased this term and he again ran well when creditable third of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f, heavy, 11/4) 15 days ago, albeit outbattled in the finish. Clearly capable but possible he needs producing as late as possible.

Form: 805923

(6)

Trouble Man²²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Ray Dawson| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 83| D

20/1

Raced exclusively on AW, following up his novice victory on handicap debut at Kempton (6f) in January, without looking the finished article. Couldn't land a blow from off the pace when seventh in French listed race at Chantilly (6.5f) in March and he remains with potential back in handicaps.

Form: 21-17

(1)

Station X¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Harrison Shaw| T: B Smart| OR: 80| CD

13/2

Ended last season on the up, landing handicaps at Haydock/over C&D. Performed well in a light 2025 campaign, taking a step forward on his Ripon run when fourth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Interesting.

Form: 11-2574

(12)

Green Pursuit⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 77| D

12/1

Winner at Catterick (6f) in April and best effort since with a first-time tongue strap added when second of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, soft) 45 days ago, finding only a thriving sort too good. Rejoined former yard ahead of this but this rates a tougher assignment.

Form: 280472

(5)

Judicature³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 76| D

50/1

3-y-o who left his debut form well behind when off the mark on AW at Newcastle (6f) in August. However, proved friendless in the betting and finished a well held ninth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Ayr (7.2f, soft) 34 days ago. Passed over on the back of that.

Form: 519

(7)

Amayretto⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 74| C| D

8/1

Course winner who bagged back-to-back handicaps over 6f at Hamilton Park in September. Drop to 5f probably against her next time but not at her best when fourth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 4 days ago. Others rate stronger on balance.

Form: 441184

(9)

Valentine Catcher^p¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 74| D

33/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has tasted success over this trip. Well held first 4 starts this season but returned to form with cheekpieces fitted only to lose the race in the stewards' room at Pontefract in September. However, not in same form when midfield in 10-runner handicap back there 18 days ago.

Form: 000026

(14)

Ingleby Archie²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 74| D

25/1

Back-to-back winner in sprint handicaps in May, showing all his customary early speed for the latter at York (6f). Largely acquitted himself well in defeat more recently and whilst below his best at Haydock 4 weeks ago, he now finds himself just 1 lb above his last winning mark.

Form: 320360

(10)

Impressor^p²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: Archie Young⁽⁵⁾| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 73| BF| D

16/1

Kept busy last month, building on placed efforts from his reduced mark when landing 8-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f) on penultimate start. Fourth quick run possibly caught him out back there next time and no surprise to see a better display for all this is a deeper affair.

Form: 503215

(11)

Art Design¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 73| D

12/1

6f AW novice winner for William Haggas who showed her effectiveness on testing ground towards backend of last season, latterly when runner-up on yard debut over C&D. Lightly raced this term but definite step back in right direction when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f) 15 days ago. Worth a look.

Form: 022-005

(8)

Ran Amok^t²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Cieren Fallon| T: H Palmer| OR: 72| CD

17/2

Showed improved form on second start following a breathing operation when bagging a C&D handicap from 3 lb lower in July. Run below that level on 2 of his 3 starts in September though, and others appeal more for win purposes.

Form: 791747

Forecasts

Lord Bertie (9/2), Aberama Gold (9/2), Station X (13/2), Roberto Caro (15/2), Amayretto (8/1), Ran Amok (17/2), Baldomero (11/1), Green Pursuit (12/1), Art Design (12/1), Impressor (16/1), Trouble Man (20/1), Ingleby Archie (25/1), Valentine Catcher (33/1), Judicature (50/1)

No shortage of chances in a competitive handicap, with LORD BERTIE given a tentative vote to come out on top. David O'Meara's 5-y-o ought to get a good pace to aim from where he is drawn and undoubtedly on a handy mark, this could be his day with conditions holding no fears. His stablemate Aberama Gold is thriving on a busy spell and feared. Station X, Roberto Caro and Art Design head up an exhaustive shortlist of possible dangers.