March 30 / 17.25 Doncaster

17.25

Good To Soft

William Hill Proper Prices Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Proper Prices Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 325-05 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
16lb higher mark at his peak when with David O'Meara; has won only a seller for current yard but held his own in handicaps last season and now has first run after wind surgery; dangerous to discount.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 5969-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four wins for former yard divided equally between 7f and 1m; lurks on a dangerous mark and the race he ran at Newcastle recently smacked of a horse who needed the run; with a tongue-tie now added he's not ruled out.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 411-08 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Confined to the AW for all five runs; won two 7f novices but beaten about 5l in his two handicaps, both Class 4s over 1m at Southwell; dropped only 1lb for those, so there are doubts for now about how well treated he is.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

Form: /679-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner (7f/1m); still lightly raced and ran his best race yet in handicap company when not far behind Zip at Southwell 16 days ago (7f); appeared to lose some concentration that day and blinkers could be a notable addition.
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6th

5

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:23 Redcar

Dolce Courage

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: James Horton

Lightly raced 5yo; ran well with blinkers added when close fourth at Doncaster (7f, good) in March but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; still unexposed on turf but his profile is patchy and others are more convincing; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Dolce Courage

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Horton

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

25/1

5

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Dolce Courage

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Horton

Lightly raced 5yo who was a close fourth of 15 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Doncaster (7f, good) in March; however, beaten a long way out at Newmarket (1m good) since, and hard to be confident after that.

25/1

14/1

Form: 20458- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Found it a struggle in handicaps (1m-1m2f) after doing well in 7f novices but has been gelded ahead of this campaign and could easily turn a corner; the market could be instructive.
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4th

5

(3)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:32 Epsom

Bubbles Wonky

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Running well off a reduced mark prior to winning at Sandown (1m, good to firm) last month, and another good run when third of eight at Windsor (1m, soft) last time; he might not be far away.

9/1

3rd

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Bubbles Wonky

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Pattinson

Had dropped to a good mark prior to making all in a lower grade at Sandown (1m, good to firm); solid chance off 3lb lower and goes on all ground.

7/1

1st

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:58 Sandown

Bubbles Wonky

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

His losing run is up to 13 and he's not as good as he was, but off a reduced mark he's run well to be third on his last three outings, over C&D (good to firm) last time after a two-month break; could be thereabouts.

9/1

Form: 3918-2 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well behind Zip here in November but brushed aside that disappointment with a near miss at Southwell 30 days ago (7f; clear of the third); can go well after that return to form and he's a three-time winner here (twice at the trip).
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3rd

9

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

He's not consistent but he won over C&D last November and ran really well when second of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; major player if he's once more on song.

7/2

2nd

10

(16)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

Has gained all wins at shorter, including three times off higher marks at Doncaster; however, not disgraced over 8.5f last time and enters calculations back here.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

7th
4 (5)
Zip

7/1

Form: 15-432 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won for a fourth time here when taking a C&D handicap last November and continued to run well on the AW, last time chasing home one who was right on top of his game; softer ground would be preferred but another bold show looks on the cards; races prominently.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

Form: 35362-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
6f novice winner for Andrew Balding and later ran some good races in defeat in handicaps, notably when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; effective on good to soft) in September on final outing; sold on for 67,000gns and now gelded; hasn't been over 7f since his 2yos days and those efforts were promising; interesting.
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4th

1

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Imperial Guard

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Rattled off an Ayr hat-trick over 7f on fast ground in July; yet to score off a mark this high, and wasn't so good on his last two starts, but good to soft ground probably didn't suit at Thirsk 25 days ago.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly exploited his drop down the handicap at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in July and he added two more wins over that C&D in the next fortnight; came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Doncaster three weeks ago; not handicapped out of things though and could bounce back.

5/1

Form: 03-705 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Usually goes well at Southwell so his recent defeats there (1m/7f) don't bode particularly well ahead of this return to turf (1-22; plenty of places); however, he's a free-goer for whom a good pace up front would aid the cause no end and that scenario is highly likely.
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5th

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Tropez Power

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

On a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; not particularly solid on 2026 efforts and it's still over five years since his only turf win.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Tropez Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

His last win was at Southwell in April 2024 but he travelled strongly for a long way before weakening there (7f) last month; record of 1-35 on turf but he's on a much lower mark back in this sphere and is well handicapped on his best form last season; one to keep an eye on with visor reapplied.

20/1

9th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Dry since a C&D win for the Quinn yard more than two years ago; now 10lb lower than when last seen on the AW (3-8 here) but has regressed on turf in the meantime and may just be on the downgrade.

25/1

Form: 02033- D BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A 6yo having his 40th career start and has only won twice, drawing a blank in 11 runs last year; could be vulnerable to rivals with greater upside.
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9th

8

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Another Investment

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Involved in two tight finishes over 6f on turf in midsummer but he hasn't been doing as well in the meantime and others look more likely.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Another Investment

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Hold-up sprinter who boasts a poor strike-rate; often run well on Tapeta, is back down to a career-low mark and should get this run to suit in a big field, so no surprise were he to pop up switched from turf.

14/1

12th

16

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

7yo who has a poor strike-rate and was underwhelming at Carlisle and Ripon on last two outings; a return to form is needed but he was runner-up three times in a row earlier in the summer, with two of those over C&D, and his last win came over C&D; might not be far away back here.

16/1

Form: 9-1239 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on the AW and he hasn't reached quite the same heights on turf (0-7); still commands some attention as he had been running well until a latest start which was too bad to be true.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade.

25/1

10th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Mereside Madness

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Scott Dixon

Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Mereside Madness

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.

33/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 980-40 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returning from 130 days off when winning this last year off 1lb lower and he followed up the next month; his form has wavered since and latest start was particularly disappointing, but this will be his first time back in a Class 4 since this race 12 months ago.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

13th
15 (12)
Jenni

20/1

Form: 21697- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Her breakthrough win at Ayr last September (7f, good to firm; 1lb lower) was no springboard to better things and she returns in a competitive race; also has questions to answer on ground softer than good.
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8th

12

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Jenni

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

A fair 7f scorer at her best for Seb Spencer; mainly below par this season but better signs on her yard debut with fifth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap six days ago, staying on late after a very slow start; considered.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Jenni

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Wins have come over an easy, turning 7f and she ran well enough over C&D in the summer to be worth a look among the likely bigger prices for her new yard; she wouldn't want more than the odd shower though.

8/1

6th

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Jenni

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) off 10lb higher last year; has largely struggled since but latest Catterick fourth from well off the pace was a step back in the right direction and has obvious handicapping scope if able to build on that.

11/1

Form: 60091- D

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had two runs for this new yard following wind surgery and collected with a bit in hand at Yarmouth (7f, soft; fine on good) in October; a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging for one with competitive form off higher marks when with Richard Hannon.
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10th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Valley

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Showed a good strike-rate during his spells with James Owen; effective on AW but holds weak claims on his two turf efforts for current yard.

33/1

7th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Dapper Valley

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Returned from spell in UAE with two wins (6f/5f) for James Owen in spring but was sold in July then well beaten (albeit in a competitive race) for new stable at York (5.3f, good) last month; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; has a point to prove.

33/1

15th
1 (2)
Habrdi

20/1

Form: /5409- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick for Jane Chapple-Hyam in late 2023 (6f-1m) and was highly tried the following year; ran no race in September on sole start for James Horton but sold/gelded since and interesting to see what Ruth Carr can do with him.
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4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £217.70
Straight Forecast £116.06
Tricast £3188.46
Trifecta £4065.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Zip

The Sun:

Imperial Guard

RP RATINGS:

Dapper Valley

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropez Power

NEWMARKET:

Onemorenomore

TOPSPEED:

Alzahir

D Express:

Liamarty Dreams

Daily Record:

Imperial Guard

The Times:

Dapper Valley

POSTDATA:

Tropez Power

Daily Mirror:

Zip

The Star:

Zip