March 30 / 17.25 Doncaster

17.25

Good To Soft

William Hill Proper Prices Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Proper Prices Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 325-05 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
16lb higher mark at his peak when with David O'Meara; has won only a seller for current yard but held his own in handicaps last season and now has first run after wind surgery; dangerous to discount.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 5969-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four wins for former yard divided equally between 7f and 1m; lurks on a dangerous mark and the race he ran at Newcastle recently smacked of a horse who needed the run; with a tongue-tie now added he's not ruled out.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 411-08 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Confined to the AW for all five runs; won two 7f novices but beaten about 5l in his two handicaps, both Class 4s over 1m at Southwell; dropped only 1lb for those, so there are doubts for now about how well treated he is.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

Form: /679-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner (7f/1m); still lightly raced and ran his best race yet in handicap company when not far behind Zip at Southwell 16 days ago (7f); appeared to lose some concentration that day and blinkers could be a notable addition.
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6th

5

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:23 Redcar

Dolce Courage

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: James Horton

Lightly raced 5yo; ran well with blinkers added when close fourth at Doncaster (7f, good) in March but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; still unexposed on turf but his profile is patchy and others are more convincing; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Dolce Courage

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Horton

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

25/1

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Dolce Courage

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Horton

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

25/1

14/1

Form: 20458- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Found it a struggle in handicaps (1m-1m2f) after doing well in 7f novices but has been gelded ahead of this campaign and could easily turn a corner; the market could be instructive.
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3rd

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Bubbles Wonky

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Pattinson

2-17 on turf for Tim Easterby; well held switched to AW on first three runs for current yard but he raised his game with a solid third over C&D two weeks ago; ties in with Influential on that form and has claims if he can build on that.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Bubbles Wonky

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Pattinson

2-17 on turf for Tim Easterby, but unplaced in three starts on Polytrack (1m/1m2f) since joining this yard; down again in grade, but a longer trip back on grass may be what he needs.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bubbles Wonky

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Pattinson

Won twice on turf for Tim Easterby; big prices and well beaten in two runs for new yard this year; edging down weights but others look safer.

20/1

Form: 3918-2 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well behind Zip here in November but brushed aside that disappointment with a near miss at Southwell 30 days ago (7f; clear of the third); can go well after that return to form and he's a three-time winner here (twice at the trip).
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3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

10th

17

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Good record here with three wins including a division of this (soft; acts on good/good to firm) in 2024; cashed in on reduced mark to open AW account over 7f in November and just 1lb higher on this return to turf after three months away; possibilities.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

10st 12lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Philip McBride

Opened his AW account in C&D event in November; switch to front-running didn't quite pay dividends here last time but he still ran respectably; remains of interest in this scenario.

6/1

7th
4 (5)
Zip

7/1

Form: 15-432 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won for a fourth time here when taking a C&D handicap last November and continued to run well on the AW, last time chasing home one who was right on top of his game; softer ground would be preferred but another bold show looks on the cards; races prominently.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

Form: 35362-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
6f novice winner for Andrew Balding and later ran some good races in defeat in handicaps, notably when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; effective on good to soft) in September on final outing; sold on for 67,000gns and now gelded; hasn't been over 7f since his 2yos days and those efforts were promising; interesting.
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8th

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-10 for current stable; made the frame three times last May but wasn't in the same form afterwards in 2025; turnaround would give him a good chance off current mark.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Essentially disappointing for his new stable this season; continues to drop down the weights but others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

9th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

It has been a disappointing campaign in 2025 but his one visit to this track saw him finish third off a 10lb higher mark in May; latest Chelmsford sixth (blinkered first time), where he was poorly positioned and came wide in the straight, was more encouraging than the bare figures, running the final 2f faster than all bar the cosy winner (just 0.02s slower at that); more appealing than most.

8/1

Form: 03-705 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Usually goes well at Southwell so his recent defeats there (1m/7f) don't bode particularly well ahead of this return to turf (1-22; plenty of places); however, he's a free-goer for whom a good pace up front would aid the cause no end and that scenario is highly likely.
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8th

4

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Tropez Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-5 for current stable but he could strip fitter for his Beverley reappearance a fortnight ago.

12/1

6th

11

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Tropez Power

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-4 for current stable and lacks recent match practice having been absent since November; probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

Form: 02033- D BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A 6yo having his 40th career start and has only won twice, drawing a blank in 11 runs last year; could be vulnerable to rivals with greater upside.
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10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

11th

11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has become unreliable but is well treated on his standout performance of 2025, namely a comfortable win off 1lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; scored over 7f in 2023.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Another Investment

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Easy win at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm) but generally struggled since; even if he's back in top form he could do with the ground drying out.

16/1

Form: 9-1239 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on the AW and he hasn't reached quite the same heights on turf (0-7); still commands some attention as he had been running well until a latest start which was too bad to be true.
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8th

3

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Won four times for his previous stable, three of which came on the AW at Newcastle; ended his time with that yard with some lesser efforts and he's been well held in two starts for Scott Dixon; dropped another 3lb.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons, three of them over 7f on the Tapeta at Newcastle; 28-1 for his stable debut two weeks ago (first run after a 175-day break) and he weakened as though it was needed; likely to bounce back at some point.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 980-40 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returning from 130 days off when winning this last year off 1lb lower and he followed up the next month; his form has wavered since and latest start was particularly disappointing, but this will be his first time back in a Class 4 since this race 12 months ago.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

13th
15 (12)
Jenni

20/1

Form: 21697- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Her breakthrough win at Ayr last September (7f, good to firm; 1lb lower) was no springboard to better things and she returns in a competitive race; also has questions to answer on ground softer than good.
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10th

2

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Jenni

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Now 5lb lower than when dominating from the front at Musselburgh (7f, good) just over a year ago but slow starts have become an issue in the meantime, and she was always behind when 33-1 for last month's reappearance run; looks risky back at 6f.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Jenni

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Seb Spencer

Twice a winner in 7f turf handicaps; 3lb lower than for last May's Musselburgh win but that is a result of ending 2025 with a whimper; she has an absence to defy and others look safer.

20/1

11

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jenni

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

A 7f winner at Musselburgh in May but she arrives below par, just eighth of ten in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 24 days ago; others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 60091- D

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had two runs for this new yard following wind surgery and collected with a bit in hand at Yarmouth (7f, soft; fine on good) in October; a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging for one with competitive form off higher marks when with Richard Hannon.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Dapper Valley

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Quickly coaxed back to form by James Owen last year, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton (twice) and Chester; struggled on dirt in the Middle East over the winter but his mark dropped quickly and he ran well back on turf in Abu Dhabi in March; returned to Britain with an emphatic success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; today's 8lb higher mark should still be in range but the drop to 5f is a slight query.

13/8

1st

5

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dapper Valley

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Had ups and downs since showing decent form earlier in career and was well treated when starting out for this trainer in 2025, winning three of his last four 6f starts on AW and turf; went down only narrowly back on turf (good to firm; headgear left off) in UAE during March and he's of interest now back with former yard.

100/30

15th
1 (2)
Habrdi

20/1

Form: /5409- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick for Jane Chapple-Hyam in late 2023 (6f-1m) and was highly tried the following year; ran no race in September on sole start for James Horton but sold/gelded since and interesting to see what Ruth Carr can do with him.
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3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up handicapper who won a 7f Wolverhampton handicap off a 7lb lower mark last month; two creditable efforts have followed but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark and stall 1 will mean he needs some luck in running too.

11/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £217.70
Straight Forecast £116.06
Tricast £3188.46
Trifecta £4065.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Zip

The Sun:

Imperial Guard

RP RATINGS:

Dapper Valley

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropez Power

NEWMARKET:

Onemorenomore

TOPSPEED:

Alzahir

D Express:

Liamarty Dreams

Daily Record:

Imperial Guard

The Times:

Dapper Valley

POSTDATA:

Tropez Power

Daily Mirror:

Zip

The Star:

Zip