March 28 / 14.25 Doncaster

14.25

Good To Soft

William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

1st
12 (3)
Mezcala

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 52127- D BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Outstayed over 1m1f when last seen; progressive at 1m otherwise and still has very low mileage; bred to take well to this scenario, being related to 2022 Lincoln winner Johan for same connections; remains of interest.
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3rd

11

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Mezcala

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Outstayed over 1m1f on final start last term, which was also his only race on good to firm; progressive at 1m otherwise and laughed at his 21 rivals in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) on reappearance seven weeks ago; up 8lb but that win came with huge authority and he's still low mileage.

5/1

1st

12

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Mezcala

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Outstayed over 1m1f when last seen; progressive at 1m otherwise and still has very low mileage; bred to take well to this scenario, being related to 2022 Lincoln winner Johan for same connections; remains of interest.

9/2

13

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Mezcala

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

3yo who has improved with each of his four runs, winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month before close second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good; well backed); pedigree provides optimism today's extra yardage will suited and this unexposed sort is firmly in calculations.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 811-64 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark.
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2nd

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; career-best form since November features two wins at Dundalk and a fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire; better again in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time when a runner-up off 1lb lower (1m, good to soft); big chance with ground to suit.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark.

12/1

4th

11

(1)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Far From Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Has shown improved form on AW since being gelded, handles soft, many find this too testing.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 03511- C

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.
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13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

40/1

  • Place: £16.00

Form: 44070-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ran well in the Cammidge on this card 12 months ago but this new trip presents a question mark and she has become a slow-starter, markedly so when last seen; 0-12 since debut win.
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2nd

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Perfect Part

10st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.

11/1

4th

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Perfect Part

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-14 since winning debut; shaped quite nicely in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on reappearance but never the slightest threat at Musselburgh next time; now tried in headgear.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Perfect Part

10st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 since her successful racecourse debut albeit highly tried on occasions, but she made a fine return when fourth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and that form has already received a boost; well drawn and a big player from the same mark; stable also runs Callianassa.

6/1

16/1

Form: 85642- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

66/1

Form: 177P0- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Musselburgh (1m) on debut for current yard; holds very weak claims on subsequent handicap form and made a respiratory noise in last two races; comes with risk.
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1st

2

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:57 Pontefract

Zowal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Not solid on his overall form since handicapping but ran encouragingly (sixth of 22) in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on reappearance and this is a drop in class; hard to dismiss.

6/1

6th

22

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Zowal

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won maiden at Musselburgh (1m) on debut for current yard; holds very weak claims on subsequent handicap form and made a respiratory noise in last two races; comes with risk.

66/1

Form: 14603- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to encounter ground softer than good; consistent record in 1m/1m1f races on turf features wins at Redcar/York last April/June and creditable third at Newmarket on last appearance; in the mix.
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4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Classic Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Two wins last season, over C&D in April (good) and off 1lb lower over 1m1f at York in June (good to firm; beat Cosmos Raj by a nose); not disgraced in two competitive handicaps this season and is the one to beat now down in grade.

11/8

6th

13

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Classic Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Boughey

Ended last season with a good third to Man Of La Mancha over 1m1f on this course (good to firm); shaped as if retaining all his ability when seventh of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, short of room closing stages; should be spot-on with that run behind him and looks ready to strike.

7/1

8th
20 (7)
Pressures On

14/1

Form: 300-22

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best form over 7f, including second-place finishes on Wolverhampton AW this year; faded into midfield, having raced freely, when joint-favourite for this contest 12 months ago; not crying out for return to 1m.
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5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

8th

20

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Pressures On

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

Best form over 7f, including second-place finishes on Wolverhampton AW this year; faded into midfield, having raced freely, when joint-favourite for this contest 12 months ago; not crying out for return to 1m.

14/1

Form: 06141- CD

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
An ideal type for this prize having ended last term with a C&D win, showing career-best form; that was on heavy but he seems versatile as regards ground; further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.
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9th

8

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Desperate Dan

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

An ideal type for this prize having ended last term with a C&D win, showing career-best form; that was on heavy but he seems versatile as regards ground; further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.

7/1

1st

11

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Desperate Dan

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Did well last autumn (including heavy-ground win) and back to form with a 1m Windsor success (good) in September; only a respectable fourth at Nottingham (good to soft) since, though.

10/1

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Desperate Dan

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark in impressive style in this race last year (heavy); returned to form with a Windsor win (1m, good) on latest start, which sees him back up 4lb today (10lb higher than 12 months ago) but on the shortlist.

7/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 6240-6 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Record of 8-41 on turf, the most recent win at Doncaster last July; doesn't look the best treated runner in this big field but could go well with AW reappearance under his belt and Toby Moore taking off 7lb.
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1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

12/1

Form: 05345- D

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced (fifth of 14) in sole Doncaster attempt and current mark is workable; however, may be more interesting when back at Goodwood with this reappearance under his belt, having gained both wins there.
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1st

1

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Principality

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Harry Eustace

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; won off 1lb higher at Goodwood (1m) last July but has mixed record since and was beaten 11l in the Spring Mile on his reappearance in March; this is a big drop back in grade but he's now 1-11 in handicaps and others are more convincing.

12/1

11th

4

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Principality

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Not disgraced (fifth of 14) in sole Doncaster attempt and current mark is workable; however, may be more interesting when back at Goodwood with this reappearance under his belt, having gained both wins there.

12/1

12th
18 (18)
Prosperitas

20/1

Form: /5001- C

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-2 on heavy ground includes a Doncaster success (7f) in first-time cheekpieces when last seen; ideally needs same conditions, being 0-7 on other surfaces; steps up to 1m with the headgear retained.
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4th

1

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Prosperitas

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Two wins came on heavy ground in the autumn; pulled hard and didn't see it out on his first crack at 1m on comeback but has to prove this career-high mark within range on his AW debut.

10/1

12th

18

(18)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Prosperitas

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: T J Kent

Record of 2-2 on heavy ground includes a Doncaster success (7f) in first-time cheekpieces when last seen; ideally needs same conditions, being 0-7 on other surfaces; steps up to 1m with the headgear retained.

20/1

1st

8

(15)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Prosperitas

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T J Kent

Progressed well as a 2yo, ending with a 6f win at Newbury (heavy; also stays 7f); has kept it low key in just three runs this season but more testing ground can play in his favour; now has a go in cheekpieces.

12/1

13th
5 (6)
Cadarn

33/1

Form: /1104- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Redcar last spring represent his peak form for George Boughey; 0-6 elsewhere and has something to prove off current mark in this scenario on debut for Kevin Ryan; still with same owner.
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14th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Cadarn

8st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won two in a row at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last spring for George Boughey and he's just 1lb higher than when last successful; effective at 1m2f earlier in career; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last four starts, for this yard on the last two occasions, and he has to raise his game.

33/1

5th

4

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Cadarn

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Soundly beaten in mid-division on last month's stable/seasonal debut in the Spring Mile at Doncaster but that was his first encounter with slow ground and he may have needed the run; won twice over this C&D (good to firm) last spring, including this race, and could play a leading role back here.

11/1

14th
7 (10)
Carron

7/1

Form: 17-361 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Only 1-8 on turf but appears to hold a fighting chance with Jack Callan's useful 5lb claim offsetting a penalty for a game success at Newcastle (1m) that took his AW record to 3-4; may do better still for current yard.
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8th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Carron

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seems more effective on AW (3-4) than turf (1-9) and finished down the field in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (14-1) five weeks ago; now has cheekpieces to accompany the usual tongue-strap.

16/1

14th

7

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Only 1-8 on turf but appears to hold a fighting chance with Jack Callan's useful 5lb claim offsetting a penalty for a game success at Newcastle (1m) that took his AW record to 3-4; may do better still for current yard.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carron

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Two AW wins when trained by Charles Hills; only midfield off this mark at Kempton on his stable debut in December and twice a beaten favourite in Dubai this winter; still has time to do better and interesting to see if his backers return.

9/4

16/1

Form: 59794-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Desperate Dan on the C&D form shown on final start for Ed Bethell but it remains to be seen whether that 50-1 effort is backed up; gelded since; still in same ownership; gained sole win in 2yo maiden.
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4th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Intrusively

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Third in 2yo Group 2 in 2024; ran respectably off a falling mark on a few occasions last season but he's struggled in two 1m handicaps (good to soft/good to firm) this spring; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-14.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Intrusively

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Third in 2yo Group 2 in 2024; unable to reproduce that promise last season and well beaten in last month's Spring Mile on stable/seasonal debut; however, he has a reduced mark to work with and his new trainer may well find the key to him sooner rather than later; the returning visor may be a plus.

11/1

Form: 21295- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has attempted this contest twice, finishing third in 2022 but only ninth in 2025; the 8yo is unlikely to make it third time lucky, as most of his form since September is in selling races.
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11th

13

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empirestateofmind

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Multiple wins at 1m and 1m1f (good or softer) include two over C&D; quite favourably treated now and he was a very respectable fourth at Ripon recently, when just behind a subsequent winner; needs a bit more here.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins last year (1m/1m1f, good/soft); the last of them came in a seller and he was well beaten on last month's reappearance at Doncaster, but that was the competitive Spring Mile and he may have needed the run; won this in 2022 and he's not discounted off a handy mark.

10/1

20/1

Form: 116554 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Form: 51531- D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Record of 51531 since handicapping includes a couple of respectable efforts at Doncaster (7f, heavy); held on by only a whisker at Newcastle (AW) upped to 1m but may have further improvement in him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Rainbow Nebula

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Steady progress last season, winning at 7f and 1m; flopped in the Spring Mile first time back but showed his true colours when emerging from off the pace to beat a Beckett improver over 1m here recently (4lb lower); he should stay this far.

13/2

1st

4

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Rainbow Nebula

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made steady progress switched to handicaps last autumn, winning over 7f at Ascot (good to soft) and 1m at Newcastle (AW); that makes his reappearance effort in the Doncaster Spring Mile disappointing but last year's exploits show he's better than that.

10/1

18th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Rainbow Nebula

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 51531 since handicapping includes a couple of respectable efforts at Doncaster (7f, heavy); held on by only a whisker at Newcastle (AW) upped to 1m but may have further improvement in him.

10/1

Form: 276-67 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has been unable to sustain his early progress, most recently out of the money when a 20-1 shot in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; needs to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

3

(17)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

First Ambition

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Has been unable to sustain his early progress, most recently out of the money when a 20-1 shot in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; needs to raise his game.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Free-going sort who has won two of his six starts; should be sharper with last month's Southwell reappearance behind him and still has some potential.

14/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

First Ambition

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Made it 2-2 in a C&D novice in August and wasn't disgraced in two Class 2 handicaps before producing his worst performance yet last time at Newcastle; if forgiven that, and it was three months ago, then he's not without hope.

8/1

20/1

Form: 119- D BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Flopped in 1m2f handicap at Newbury when bidding to take record to 3-3; however, gained his novice wins at 1m and may be capable of progress returned to this distance; by no means written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Vincent Rocks

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Won novice races at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) and Southwell (1m, AW) on his first two starts; flopped on handicap debut last September (1m2f, good to soft) and he was out the back in the Spring Mile on his reappearance 32 days ago; down in class but he needs the cheekpieces/faster ground to turn things around.

10/1

20th

9

(21)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Vincent Rocks

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Flopped in 1m2f handicap at Newbury when bidding to take record to 3-3; however, gained his novice wins at 1m and may be capable of progress returned to this distance; by no means written off.

20/1

9th

5

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Vincent Rocks

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

8-1 and came from the rear when beating eight others in a Nottingham novice (8.5f, good to soft) on debut in July; flipped that round when making most to defy a penalty in Southwell novice (1m, AW; 5-4) last month; goes up in trip for this handicap debut off a fair opening mark.

11/4

25/1

Form: 4021- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Raced in four maidens for Paddy Twomey, winning by a neck at Listowel (1m, heavy) the final time; sold for 20,000gns since; goes into rather deep waters on stable/handicap debut but is still unexposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Naples

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

1m heavy-ground maiden winner for Paddy Twomey in Ireland; suffered heavy defeat on stable debut in Doncaster's Spring Mile in March but offered something to work on when fifth of eight in Haydock handicap (about 1m2f, good to firm) last month; unexposed after just six starts.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Naples

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Steph Hollinshead

His two peak efforts for Paddy Twomey came over 1m on soft ground; 50-1 when tailed off in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his seasonal return; some encouragement for the longer trip on pedigree but he is not a solid option.

33/1

21th

14

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Naples

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Raced in four maidens for Paddy Twomey, winning by a neck at Listowel (1m, heavy) the final time; sold for 20,000gns since; goes into rather deep waters on stable/handicap debut but is still unexposed.

25/1

20/1

Form: 31261- D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate in the second half of last season featured wins in lower grades at Carlisle (1m1f; twice) and Leicester (1m, soft); faces a stiffer assignment off career-high mark at this level, however.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Milteye

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Tailed off on last month's reappearance in the Spring Mile at Doncaster but may have needed the run and those ridden more patiently came to the fore; he won three times last year (1m1f/1m, soft/good) and it will be no surprise if he leaves that latest performance miles behind.

10/1

22th

17

(22)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Milteye

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Good strike-rate in the second half of last season featured wins in lower grades at Carlisle (1m1f; twice) and Leicester (1m, soft); faces a stiffer assignment off career-high mark at this level, however.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.40
Straight Forecast £30.37
Tricast £494.28
Trifecta £510.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mezcala

The Times:

Rainbow Nebula

Daily Mirror:

On The River

The Guardian:

Principality

Telegraph:

Carron

Daily Mail:

Far From Dandy

NEWMARKET:

Desperate Dan

POSTDATA:

High On Hope

RP RATINGS:

Classic Encounter

The Sun:

Lir Speciale

TOPSPEED:

Empirestateofmind

LAMBOURN:

Mezcala

D Express:

Mezcala

Daily Record:

Rainbow Nebula

The Star:

On The River