March 24 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Soft

William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 94459- C

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran away with a 6f handicap on soft ground last summer and makes his reappearance off a 1lb lower mark; that was a result of some modest subsequent runs though and he'll need to be back to his best to make a winning return; has gone well after a break.
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6th

2

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adrian Nicholls

Can lead; four 5f wins since June (on good and quicker), including over this C&D, and the return to soft ground didn't count against him when going down narrowly at Ripon last time; back up 2lb; can go well again.

7/2

2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resurgent 8yo who has won four of his last seven starts, including at Windsor (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he beat a subsequent winner and this return to slower ground is no problem; big player again in his bid for a third course win.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adrian Nicholls

Usually claimer ridden, to set the pace or race prominently; 8yo who has never raced here but he's been competitive in nearly every race this season, winning three, and went down by just a head and a neck at Newmarket on latest outing; drawn a bit wide but needs major respect.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 60799- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Of interest on his Irish form but he hasn't caught light for new connections yet, including when a short-priced favourite on his stable debut in January; handles soft ground but best turf efforts have come on good; needs to be reinvigorated by the return to turf.
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10th

4

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Ripon

Son Of Sampers

10st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: David & Nicola Barron

dwelt start

7/1

10th

4

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Ripon

Son Of Sampers

10st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: David & Nicola Barron

dwelt start

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:10 Hamilton

Son Of Sampers

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ex-Irish 4yo who posted best effort for current stable when keeping-on second at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; safely held in first-time hood at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago but that race was quite competitive and he can pose a potent threat here if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

5/2

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 28207- CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Came to hand early last season, winning a division of this race off a 7lb lower mark on her return and adding a 6f handicap at Ayr last May; ended 2023 quietly but with excuses; conditions will suit and she's one to be interested in.
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9th

7

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Little Muddy

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Well treated on her old form but last win was over two years ago and she has form figures of 77870096 in the last 13 months; handles most ground but she has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround.

10/1

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

10/1

Form: 60755- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not at his best on AW this winter but he's dropped in the weights as a result and he returns to turf on ground that won't faze him; Oisin Orr has won on him in the past; big run on the cards.
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7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

5th

7

(1)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballyare

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield

15/2

7/2

Form: 22559- C

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo on slow ground, including a 6f win here on heavy; 0-6 last season but retained a chunk of ability, including going close at this track last July (6f, soft); has an absence to overcome and this will be his first attempt at 5f but he's down in grade and Rossa Ryan's booking is notable; capable of a big run.
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9th

5

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Harrys Halo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

He's run really well on his four starts this season (including on soft going), winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last month; the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious positive but the testing ground could compensate.

6/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Harrys Halo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

A dual 6f winner in 2024; quite lightly raced since but back in very good form of late and came in a clear second of seven in 6f Epsom handicap eight days ago; merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark.

5/2

2nd

7

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Finished third in his two races this year, the latest in June at Carlisle (6f, soft); on a competitive mark and should make another bold bid.

7/2

Form: 58989- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained his only turf win back in May 2019; starts this campaign off a reduced mark and a recent AW run should have sharpened him up; others stronger all the same.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.

8/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival.

14/1

4th

2

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022.

10/1

Form: 25492- D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate but trip and ground will be fine and she ran well for second off this mark at Newcastle nine days ago; should give her running but might find one or two stronger.
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6th

6

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

19:50 Doncaster

Selbys Pride

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Shaped with promise when second on 6f Newcastle reappearance but has something to prove after two lesser runs on turf since.

14/1

12/1

Form: 35967-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in a division of this race 12 months ago; 5f on soft ground shouldn't be an issue and he's 5lb lower than for his Catterick win last summer; record fresh for this yard doesn't suggest this will be his day.
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4th

4

(2)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well.

6/1

6th

7

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift.

6/1

Form: 64513- C

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three handicap wins last year (5f, good to firm, 6f, good and 7f, good) and he ran as well as he ever has when third at Ayr on his final run of the campaign last September; likely he handles soft and may progress further this year; perhaps an extra furlong will prove more suitable though.
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2nd

5

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Should be well treated now but his season hasn't caught light yet, including when well beaten three weeks ago after a three-month break; capable but not a solid option.

9/1

15th

10

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Declan Carroll

His last success was 16 months ago but that was off 6lb higher and he didn't get much luck when fifth at Carlisle in June; could be dangerous back up in trip, but he probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out (most of his wins have been on good or slower).

14/1

5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 19350- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He has run well on his seasonal return in each of the last three seasons and 5f on slow ground holds no terrors; 2lb lower than for his Haydock win last summer; interesting to see how he fares in the market.
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7th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Refuge

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Posted a second-place finish in May but isn't particularly solid on the rest of his 2025 form; further drop in weights takes him to 10lb below last winning mark.

16/1

6

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Refuge

10st 7lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in May but he has been below his best in five starts since; needs a return to form with the visor back on for the first time since 2021.

7/1

10th

8

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Refuge

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four-time C&D winner; runner-up here in May but not in anything like the same form since and needs to stage a revival.

16/1

14/1

Form: 45175- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good to soft) on her stable debut last September (hooded first time; now 1lb higher); should come on for her return to action at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but the hood is again left off.
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5th

7

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Granny B

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Michael Mullineaux

Fair third from out of the weights in a C&D handicap (good to firm) 12 days ago; 2lb lower today but this looks tougher than last time and she's now 0-22 over hurdles.

14/1

6

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:51 Stratford

Granny B

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-21 over hurdles; safely held when sixth at Worcester (2m, good) ten days ago and effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights here.

33/1

6th

10

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Granny B

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Michael Mullineaux

Safely held on latest outing two months ago and now 0-20 over hurdles; can't be recommended from 5lb out of the weights.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.20
Straight Forecast £58.62
Tricast £361.60
Trifecta £487.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Harry's Halo

POSTDATA:

Selby's Pride

D Express:

Rwenearlytheredad

The Star:

Little Muddy

TOPSPEED:

Thornaby Pearl

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballyare

The Times:

Harry's Halo

Daily Mirror:

Harry's Halo

Telegraph:

Selby's Pride

Daily Record:

Selby's Pride