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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:35 York

Dancing Gemini

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Roger Teal

Most recent success came in Group 2 at Sandown (1m, good) last April; not at best in three runs this season, including in same race and when returned to 1m2f for Group 1 at Royal Ascot five weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

5th

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Kept on for fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) last month, having been beaten just a neck in the same Group 1 in 2025; on that latest evidence this step back up in trip is worth a go, but others arrive with stronger claims.

50/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed.

20/1

3rd

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

He's contested quality handicaps at Newbury and Ascot on his three starts this term, performing respectably and beaten around 4l each time; this 7yo probably needs something extra to snap a long losing run but he's edging down the weights and has run some big races here; worth a second look.

10/1

10th

14

(30)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Checkandchallenge

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

Very useful on his day and has plenty of Listed/Group form; however, needs to improve on his Newbury handicap efforts this season (beaten 4l both times) and remains badly out of the winning habit, with losing spell stretching back to 2023.

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Savvy Victory

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: S Woods

Placed on both starts here and he continues to slide down the weights, but was beaten 17l into seventh of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time and will need to do a good deal better than that; no headgear today.

14/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

The first of two Listed wins last year came over C&D; out of form this season until respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m) latest outing, when wearing first headgear (retained today); needs to build on that.

12/1

5th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Liberty Lane

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance.

12/1

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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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Point Lynas

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Edward Bethell

Slow ground would be a worry (non-runner due to unsuitable good to soft here on Thursday) and he's unraced over this far; however, this front-runner has an extremely solid record in 1m handicaps here and was a Group 2 runner-up at Ascot (1m) last July; capable of bold bid if conditions suit.

16/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Pontefract

Point Lynas

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Front-runner; successful in this race in 2024 but that wide-margin win represents his last victory; solid fourth in a good York handicap in May; should be in the thick of it.

9/4

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