March 29 / 15.00 Doncaster

15.00

Good To Soft

William Hill Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 26654- C

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in French 2,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, soft) on last year's reappearance; didn't shine later in the season but mostly at the highest level and could revive with his sights lowered on return.
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4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Bright start to last season culminated in neck second when favourite for this contest; broadly not in the same form since, most recently last of six (behind two of today's opponents) when bidding for repeat success in Sandown Group 2; big revival is needed in first-time headgear.

40/1

6th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Dancing Gemini

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Below best in three of his last four outings in 2025 but commenced the campaign splendidly, winning twice (including in this race) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge; while today may be a good time to catch him, he faces a slightly stiffer assignment in this field.

12/1

3

(16)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Roger Teal

Soundly beaten fourth in this last year (soft); an improved performer this season, winning Sandown Group 2 (1m, good) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge (1m, good to firm); mixed form since, finishing down the field in the Queen Anne over C&D and also in the Moulin last time, but in between he was a close third in the Jacques Le Marois; each-way claims if on song.

50/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 53265- D

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Listed/Group 3 winner who was back to somewhere approaching his best when placed in a 1m1f York Group 3 and 1m Sandown Listed race at the end of last summer; ended 2024 on a low note, though, and returns minus the headgear he's worn on his last 12 starts.
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6th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Checkandchallenge

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

7yo who's spent the vast majority of his career in Group or Listed races and this time last year he was fifth on this card in the Group 1 Lockinge; only his second handicap when, like so many others, he met traffic problems in the Spring Cup over C&D (28-1) four weeks ago; Rossa Ryan gets back on board and they are not totally dismissed.

20/1

10th

1

(23)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Checkandchallenge

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Pretty consistent in Listed/Group races in 2025 without performing to his very best; losing sequence now stands at 18 and he reappears after seven months off in his first handicap since July 2022; cheekpieces left off and others preferred.

25/1

9th

3

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Checkandchallenge

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: William Knight

Retains plenty of ability and finished nicely for respectable effort in 1m Group 3 at Haydock most recently; going back up in trip looks a positive but his long losing sequence remains a negative.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /1022- BF

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Couldn't quite justify favouritism in a 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (soft) last autumn on his first run for George Boughey but still recorded a career best RPR; won on last year's reappearance and a bold show is likely on return from wind surgery.
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9th

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Botanical

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year but took a step back in the right direction when front-running fourth of 21 off this mark in the Lincoln at Doncaster five weeks ago on first run for new yard; no stamina worries but there is a concern about good to firm ground.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Botanical

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year for George Boughey, albeit he did finish third in the Listed Doncaster Mile over C&D (good to soft) on this card; now down to a mark 3lb lower than when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July 2024 and his new trainer is a dab hand with topweights in big handicaps; goes well fresh and could have a big say.

14/1

25/1

Form: 76541-

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Listed scorer at Sandown (1m2f, good) in 2023 and recorded a smart RPR when landing his first success since in 1m2f Newcastle handicap in December; this trip is a little short of his optimum and, back from 113 days off, others are preferred for win purposes.
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7th

3

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Savvy Victory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: S Woods

His form deteriorated last year and he went 0-9; however, he's dropped down the weights and could improve for his recent comeback in a Listed race at Kempton (fourth); this C&D winner is not ruled out.

15/2

4th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Victory

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Woods

Useful handicapper on his day including on AW, but unplaced in all nine starts since reappearing a year ago and would be receiving weight from all his rivals in a handicap.

20/1

11/4

Form: 70212- CD BF

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Defied top weight in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, soft) last September and returned to the same C&D to chase home Lead Artist in a Group 3 on good to soft the following month; ran poorly in the Lincoln on last year's reappearance but he has won over C&D and when fresh; leading claims.
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4th

4

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Liberty Lane

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently; a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; 2026 started in downbeat fashion (similar to last year) in Listed race and his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; this is also a new trip (unraced beyond an extended 1m2f) but he's bred to get it and has a chance on best form; ground the chief worry.

10/1

1

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Liberty Lane

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Won the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, soft) last autumn; also scored in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) this May and respectable 2l fourth of six to Damysus in 1m1f course Group 3 (good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away despite his 3lb penalty.

7/2

1

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Liberty Lane

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Won the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, soft) last autumn; also scored in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) this May and respectable 2l fourth of six to Damysus in 1m1f course Group 3 (good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away despite his 3lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 363-62

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed in last season's Lockinge at Newbury and also went close in 7f Hungerford there in August; creditable second in 7f Wolverhampton Listed event three weeks ago and this hold-up performer is capable of another good run, particularly if getting a decent pace to aim at.
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15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

20th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.

25/1

Form: 10208- C BF

Last run: 176 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Reappeared to win a 1m French Listed race on heavy last March but just one creditable effort in her four subsequent starts last year; has had wind surgery and returns from six months off (also now tongue tied first time); Billy Loughane partners the stable's other runner.
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14th

4

(14)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her seven outings since, five this season; 1m2f might have stretched her at Newmarket last time but others are still more convincing.

20/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Chic Colombine

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her six outings since, four this season; drops in class and runs in her first handicap since September 2023; tried 1m2f once, when tailed off last June; plenty to prove.

14/1

10th

4

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but she was a long way below that level on her three outings this season; appears for the first time since June.

33/1

Form: 1401-2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Easy all-the-way winner of a 1m Pontefract Listed race (good to firm) in July on his final start last year; arrives fit from a runner-up effort in a local Group 2 in Qatar (1m, good) last month; in the mix on form but good to soft may be a touch slower than ideal for him.
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4th

1

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Point Lynas

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Below best on final two starts last season and same story on sole run this term, in Qatar in February; also has a hefty mark to defy but this front-runner was a fine second under an enterprising ride in a Group 2 at Ascot last July and has a strong record here, finishing second in this race in 2023 and winning it in 2024; capable of very bold bid from the inside stall.

14/1

5

(4)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Pontefract

Point Lynas

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Good second in Ascot Group 2 last time, collared only late having raced in clear lead for long way; made all for emphatic success in this race 12 months ago (good to firm) and commands respect back here.

6/4

6

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:22 Ascot

Point Lynas

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Edward Bethell

Often leads, as was the case when well clear at one stage before finishing close up in a 1m Group 3 at Chantilly a month ago; that was bordering on his best form and he could outrun his odds if getting loose on the lead.

20/1

Form: 1080-7 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Struggled in two AW handicaps for Archie Watson this winter and changed hands for only 1,500gns in January ahead of this yard debut with a tongue-tie added; out of his depth.
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9th

2

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Noble Order

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Trainer on a lengthy losing run but has had a good few pop up at big prices here down the years; this gelding, whose best work for Archie Watson came on the AW, will need to improve a lot upon his two starts for current connections if he's to follow suit.

66/1

9th

2

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Noble Order

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Trainer on a lengthy losing run but has had a good few pop up at big prices here down the years; this gelding, whose best work for Archie Watson came on the AW, will need to improve a lot upon his two starts for current connections if he's to follow suit.

66/1

12th

5

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Order

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

awkward start, in rear

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £34.36
Trifecta £79.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Liberty Lane

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Gemini

NEWMARKET:

Botanical

POSTDATA:

Witch Hunter

The Guardian:

Point Lynas

The Times:

Dancing Gemini

Daily Mirror:

Dancing Gemini

The Sun:

Dancing Gemini

Telegraph:

Botanical

Daily Mail:

Botanical

D Express:

Botanical

RP RATINGS:

Liberty Lane

TOPSPEED:

Liberty Lane

The Star:

Liberty Lane

Daily Record:

Liberty Lane