March 29 / 16.40 Doncaster

16.40

Good To Soft

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 51-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably at Bath (soft) on the second of two October outings and could do well in handicaps this season; bred to be well suited by this longer distance; enters calculations.
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4th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Arc Ole Ole

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him.

13/8

5th

16

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Arc Ole Ole

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet.

12/1

1st

10

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arc Ole Ole

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f.

7/2

3rd
6 (8)
Dryburgh

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 6353-7

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; perhaps needed the run at Kempton (1m) on stable/seasonal debut; however, chance of winning depends on the effects of the new trip and first-time hood.
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2nd

4

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Dryburgh

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Oli Rix

Still a maiden but he posted a very good second in 1m2f Doncaster handicap in June; reportedly finished lame when ninth of 13 at Ayr (1m2f) only run since so not ruled out after a break.

9/1

9th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Oli Rix

0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.

7/1

2/1

Form: 905-1 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Son of Dubawi, has fared better since being gelded, tidily justifying favouritism at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; handicap debut) last time; warrants respect with further improvement plausible.
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2nd

2

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:08 Pontefract

Morbeh

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Shot up the weights for winning handicaps at Windsor (good) and Chester (good to soft), and a 9lb rise for the latest of those appeared an issue when third of four at Ascot (1m2f), though that was another below-par run on fast ground; these conditions could be more favourable and a hood is added.

11/4

3rd

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Morbeh

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unraced on firmer than good except when well beaten on debut; highly progressive in handicaps and won at Windsor (11.4f, good) and Chester (10.3f, good to soft; first two 5l clear) on last two outings; keeps on finding more, and it's rash to say he can't do it again, but 9lb rise demands it for sure.

11/10

1st

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Morbeh

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Very much on the up since sent handicapping and he cosily bagged a second success at Windsor (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but that form is working out really well so this son of Dubawi is a big player.

3/1

Form: 69-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fared better with hood fitted in latest AW start (8.6f); may take another step forward now handicapping with the headgear retained; new trip looks likely to suit; one to consider.
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8th

10

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Kelly Burn

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Made it three handicap wins from her last four starts, all in small fields (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good to firm), when scoring narrowly at Goodwood four weeks ago; she's receiving plenty of weight and could still have lots more left in the tank, but others have considerably greater substance to their form.

20/1

1st

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

17:45 Goodwood

Kelly Burn

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Fanshawe

She has improved as her stamina has been more fully tested, winning over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in May and readily seeing off three rivals at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) nine weeks ago; another 6lb higher today but still respected despite dropping back in distance.

3/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 32716-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all at Nottingham (1m) in last handicap attempt but has raced nine times already, making her the busiest contender in this field and the one with seemingly the least potential.
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10th

19

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Comfortably accounted for Mr Writer in 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; Listed races and a strong Ascot 3yo only handicap proved beyond her on next three starts but back to winning ways when making all in a seven-runner event over C&D (good to firm) five weeks ago; a 5lb rise isn't too severe but it'll likely be harder to pull off similar tactics in this much bigger field.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; highly tried since and she has come up short; others perhaps better treated.

16/1

9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

20/1

Form: 096-

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has weak claims on 2yo form but this switch to handicap level, receiving plenty of weight all round, may prompt a bigger effort; check the market signals for further guidance.
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5th

6

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 3

15:05 Market Rasen

Steel Fixer

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Reportedly made respiratory noise when pulled up in the first juvenile hurdle of the season at Hexham in June, and was last of four to Vietnorm over C&D (40-1; tongue-tie) subsequently; no uptick on the Flat since wind surgery; look elsewhere.

100/1

5th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:42 Catterick

Steel Fixer

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden; modest form at up to 1m4f on the Flat; last of four in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen on latest start; has since had wind surgery; potential improver.

10/1

4th

2

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:41 Market Rasen

Steel Fixer

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

52-rated Flat maiden; headed before two out, weakened quickly and pulled up (reportedly made a respiratory noise) in the race won by Tiny Riot at Hexham (2m, good; 14-1) on Saturday; with that in mind, even with a tongue-tie added, this represents a quick turnaround.

16/1

Form: 234-14

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in retained cheekpieces last time when making handicap debut and bidding for a Kempton AW double (1m3f); chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
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8th

1

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Only In Manila

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Disappointing in retained cheekpieces last time when making handicap debut and bidding for a Kempton AW double (1m3f); chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Only In Manila

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Found a bit when stepped up to this trip here five weeks ago, getting up in the final strides to beat the only other runner in camera shot; doubt he's done improving and Harry Davies chooses him over stablemate Toastmaster, who he's ridden in four of his five starts.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Only In Manila

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ran to a similar level in his first three races, though was turned over at odds of 2-5 here before taking a backward step when tried in cheekpieces at Lingfield; has a bit to prove on the back of that and he's been kept to 1m thus far.

15/8

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £9.89
Tricast £172.23
Trifecta £169.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Morbeh

The Times:

Arc Ole Ole

POSTDATA:

Kelly Burn

TOPSPEED:

Dryburgh

RP RATINGS:

Morbeh

NEWMARKET:

Morbeh

D Express:

Morbeh

The Sun:

Morbeh

Telegraph:

Arc Ole Ole

Daily Mirror:

Arc Ole Ole

The Star:

Arc Ole Ole

Daily Record:

Arc Ole Ole