March 24 / 13.20 Doncaster

13.20

Soft

William Hill Epic Value Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £5960.4
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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William Hill Epic Value Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 90544- C

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has never won on the Flat for current yard but looks interesting back at Doncaster, having defied a 12lb higher mark on this card three years ago (1m2f, good); has form at 1m4f.
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2

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Throne Hall

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won back-to-back races at Musselburgh (2m) and Les Landes (1m5f) in April but he's been generally disappointing since; on dangerous mark on this step back up in trip but needs to turn things around; tongue-tie added.

9/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Throne Hall

10st 7lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won back-to-back at Musselburgh (2m) and Les Landes (1m5f) in April but has been below par of late; paid the price for doing too much too soon when a weakening fifth to Stellarmasterpiece (1m4f, here; beaten 2l) on penultimate start; easing mark helpful.

11/2

6

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Throne Hall

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Made all when winning in a small field at Musselburgh in April (2m, good) and he followed up in Jersey 19 days later; poor run at Doncaster last month but he bounced back with a solid effort at Catterick last week (1m4f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4/622- BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose turn looks near, having finished a good second in a couple of 2m AW contests since handicapping; possibilities provided he's as effective on turf and back down in trip.
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1

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bunt

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

His turn was looking near when runner-up in three handicaps during early 2024 but he's been out for a long time and returns after a wind operation; best to let the market guide.

6/1

2nd

6

(4)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

The Bunt

10st 6lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Simon Pearce

Lightly raced 4yo whose turn looks near, having finished a good second in a couple of 2m AW contests since handicapping; possibilities provided he's as effective on turf and back down in trip.

4/1

2nd

1

(3)

11th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:27 Lingfield (AW)

The Bunt

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Simon Pearce

led, headed 1f out, kept on

7/2

10/1

Form: 74929- D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well exposed 9yo who has proved inconsistent on AW since last turf appearance; not sure what to expect from him but current mark is workable; last success (in 2022) came off 3lb higher.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14551- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Successful three times last term, including at York (1m4f) on final outing; close fourth in this race 12 months ago (soft); consistent sort who, despite career-high mark, looks a solid contender.
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3rd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Two Brothers

12st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Finished strongly to force a dead heat with Ryebridge over C&D (good to soft) on his handicap hurdle debut 13 days ago; wore cheekpieces on that occasion but they are now replaced by the visor he wore regularly during his Flat career; retains handicapping scope on his useful form in that sphere.

4/1

1st

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Two Brothers

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has made the frame in two races at Wetherby (2m) since switched to this code; opening hurdles mark is very attractive judged on best Flat form; possibilities.

100/30

5th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Two Brothers

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

3lb lower than when winning at York (1m2f, soft) a year ago and very likely to have his optimum conditions, but a leap of faith is required following two poor efforts since returning from 308 days off last month.

6/1

Form: 9/809- D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Listed/Group winner in Germany in 2021; however, has failed to beat a rival in four British starts (turf/AW) and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Adrian

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Returns from break on career-low mark but this regressive 9yo is yet to add to his German Group 3 success in 2021 and is difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

Form: 04205- D BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to 2021; however, placed off higher marks in this contest for the last two years (close second in 2023) and holds a fighting chance back here.
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8th

5

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

in rear

15/2

8th

7

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

Has lots of form under Henry Main, notably two wins in 2021; three-year losing spell is a big negative but current mark is attractive; not ruled out.

14/1

3rd

6

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ffos Las

Captain Haddock

9st 11lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

slowly away, in rear

10/1

Form: 61224-

Last run: 268 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has sound claims on her 1m2f form (including on soft) for Karl Burke and dam's side suggests this new trip will suit; sold for 50,000gns since last run; not fully exposed; interesting.
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4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:50 Goodwood

Dubai Crystal

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

11/2

7th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: George Boughey

towards rear

50/1

7th

2

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Dubai Crystal

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Boughey

Has sound claims on her 1m2f form (including on soft) for Karl Burke and dam's side suggests this new trip will suit; sold for 50,000gns since last run; not fully exposed; interesting.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £39.50
Straight Forecast £37.95
Trifecta £204.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubai Crystal

POSTDATA:

Two Brothers

The Times:

The Bunt

D Express:

Captain Haddock

RP RATINGS:

Throne Hall

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Crystal

Telegraph:

Dubai Crystal

The Sun:

Dubai Crystal

The Star:

Dubai Crystal

Daily Record:

Dubai Crystal

Daily Mirror:

Two Brothers