March 28 / 17.15 Doncaster

17.15

Good To Soft

William Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Go Racing In Yorkshire Series) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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William Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Go Racing In Yorkshire Series) (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 52134- D BF

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ploughed through the mud to get off the mark at Goodwood (1m2f) last September but failed to reproduce that level, despite reaching the frame, on his final two outings; been off for five months.
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2nd

9

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Dancing Tiger

9st 4lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

1m2f might be his trip but this far is worth exploring and he went close at Lingfield last time (good) despite starting slowly; very at home on soft ground and has won here; respected.

6/1

2nd

3

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Dancing Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

This looks his optimal trip, having won over it at Doncaster in March, and should be happier back on turf having been unable to take his usual prominent position on the AW a fortnight ago; one of the likelier winners.

4/1

6th

3

(4)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dancing Tiger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Dual turf winner, the latest on his Doncaster reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in March; up 4lb and a player if as effective on Polytrack.

4/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 565244 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Mostly creditable efforts on Tapeta this winter but the handicapper has been winning the argument lately and he returns to turf off 2lb higher than when successful at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last summer; likely to be on the premises but might be vulnerable for the win.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and was a solid second over C&D in March; blew the start but ran respectably when fourth on turf at Chester a fortnight ago and he's handicapped to be competitive again.

10/1

4th

10

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Golspie

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Patrick Morris

Captured a third success when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December but he's still 3lb higher despite going 0-12 subsequently; has run well on plenty of those occasions, and today's conditions should be fine, but others are more interesting for win purposes.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Kept busy in 2026 and running well without winning, in the frame for the sixth time with third of nine in 1m2f Haydock handicap 19 days ago; not out of things on his Polytrack debut.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 61277- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Came good at the second time of asking for Phil Kirby in a 1m2f Nottingham classified event (good) last July; second in a soft-ground handicap at Beverley six days later; failed to fire in two subsequent runs in the autumn but the yard was quiet at the time; been off for five months.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Recobella

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Good second at Doncaster (1m4f) in May but scuppered by a slow start when a never-nearer fifth of 11 at Hamilton (1m4f) last time; no surprise to see her play a prominent role here.

11/4

5th

3

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Recobella

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Philip Kirby

Just one win from her 17 starts but she's run really well in defeat at Doncaster on both turf outings this season (1m2f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and there's every chance she'll be bang there once more.

6/4

2nd

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Recobella

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Inconsistent sort with record of 1-16; finished behind Sisterandbrother when fifth at Southwell (1m3f) last month but a close third in big field over C&D on her reappearance in March; has claims if she can recapture that form and her win was on good ground.

6/1

Form: 5/220-

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Emerged from off the pace to be second in smallish fields over 1m4f here (good/good to firm) last summer, her first two handicaps; absent since finishing tailed off over 2m on AW in July but the first of those runner-up efforts here came off a six-month break so she's evidently capable when fresh; not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Endless Whisper

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-7 but she was runner-up at Doncaster over 1m4f on two of her three starts last summer (tailed off on the AW on the other one); returned from 258 days off with a solid effort there over 1m2f in March and has claims on her first start since.

9/2

4th

5

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Endless Whisper

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Emerged from off the pace to be second in smallish fields over 1m4f here (good/good to firm) last summer, her first two handicaps; absent since finishing tailed off over 2m on AW in July but the first of those runner-up efforts here came off a six-month break so she's evidently capable when fresh; not discounted.

10/1

11th

1

(9)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Endless Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

5yo who emerged from off the pace to be second in smallish fields at Doncaster (1m4f) in her two handicaps; showed ability at this track earlier and career began only last September, so better could still be forthcoming; this is 4f further, however.

7/1

Form: 5226-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All four wins around 1m but last week's creditable reappearance third of ten to Mao Shang Wong (runs in first division) at Newcastle came over 1m2f; successful on soft; won't need to pull out much more with a first-time hood added to his regular cheekpieces.
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8th

11

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 13lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; consistently below market expectations of late and will want to settle better than over C&D last time, coming from stall 13 under a jockey taking just her third ride.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

Form: 2806-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Musselburgh (1m1f) last April but ended his time with Jennie Candlish below par and has finished down the field in two outings for this yard over four months apart.
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8th

11

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Was having just his third go on AW when taking a Southwell handicap (1m3f, Tapeta) last month and he backed it up with slightly unlucky second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 1lb nudge looks no bother at all and he's near the top of the list.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Its Only Fun

9st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sara Ender

Took advantage of a reduced mark when battling well to score at 20-1 at Southwell (1m3f, AW; cheekpieces reapplied) two weeks ago; back up 4lb in the weights but he remains well treated on old form and his first win was on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

10st 3lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Handicapper quick to ease off this spring and he turned in his best effort for this yard when fourth behind Sisterandbrother at Doncaster last weekend; inclined to over-race back in cheekpieces there and has to prove he can do it on the AW.

10/1

7th
10 (14)
Fire Eyes

12/1

Form: 2215-6

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three turf handicaps in 2025, all in a tongue-tie and the latest with cheekpieces on for the first time; without any headgear when sixth on her recent Wolverhampton reappearance and the accessories are missing again.
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5th

2

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Redcar

Fire Eyes

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Held on well to score at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and has no stamina worries over this longer trip but recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable to younger rivals here.

5/1

1st

11

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Fire Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

A dual 7f/1m scorer at Redcar last autumn and she comes here in decent nick, suffering a poor run when seventh of ten in 8.5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark.

11/1

7th

8

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Fire Eyes

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Won three turf handicaps (1m/7f) in 2025, all in a tongue-tie and the latest with cheekpieces on for the first time; no headgear for either start last month (probably didn't stay 1m2f last time) and the accessories are missing again; back on her last winning mark, though.

12/1

10/1

Form: 8-4596

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious.
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13th

1

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far when fourth here (1m) in January and sixth here (1m2f) in March; mid-division at Doncaster (1m2f) later in March when last seen; drops back in trip after a break and is probably best watched.

9/1

8th

13

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Miners Gamble

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious.

10/1

6th

10

(10)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

5lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D last May, but his form since returning in December has been patchy while he is just 1-23.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: /8940- D

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.
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9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Three Dons

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Three Dons

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Three Dons

11st 8lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Tony Carroll

8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again.

9/2

Form: 131634

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In fine form in 0-50 classified events in a busy January (22131) but has found things a bit tougher in handicaps since; back on turf with his stamina not totally assured (very best form around 1m).
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Relevant Range

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

1-27 on turf; has a chance on his head second at Musselburgh in June (1m, good) but well beaten back on the AW last time.

12/1

6th

6

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Notched a pair of 1m AW classified events in January; back on track when second of seven in 1m Musselburgh handicap 16 days ago; not out of things.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Relevant Range

9st 6lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored twice over 1m on AW in January and has remained largely in decent form since, though raced freely when sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month; well in the mix from an easing mark.

10/1

11/2

Form: 8-5318 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (also good second on his other visit) who got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; too keen in a steadily run race back there since and worth treating as if still in form; the draw could have been kinder but still has a lot more going for him than most.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Nine-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Newcastle in February off a 1lb lower mark; beaten 1l when runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and his last two efforts have been respectable; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

16/1

Form: 14870- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third in this race last year and won over 1m2f (twice, including on soft) and 1m3f in a productive spell last summer; the final win came off this mark so he's a player if ready to roll on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

Form: 76259- CD

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a fast-ground hat-trick over this trip last August; also runner-up off this mark at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) in the autumn; given a break since a lesser run at Newcastle in November; capable when fresh; could go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Bay Dream Believer

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Landed her seventh win when scoring at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month but has run below par at Ripon and Musselburgh since; the step back in trip is also unlikely to play to her strengths.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Bay Dream Believer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Landed hat-trick last August and hit the target at Pontefract two runs ago (all 1m2f); follow-up effort at Ripon, where she's won three times, was bitterly disappointing 13 days ago and her favoured hold-up tactics aren't easy to execute around here.

5/1

7th

2

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Bay Dream Believer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

All of her seven turf wins have been on good/good to firm but she's effective on good to soft; well held in first three runs this season but she got back on the scoresheet with a strong finish at Pontefract (1m2f, good) two weeks ago; up 3lb for that narrow success but she's 3-6 over C&D and she defied this mark here last summer; key player.

2/1

13th
15 (10)
Scarfo

40/1

Form: 343-69

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 28 starts was in July 2024; hasn't shown enough in two AW classified events in recent months to think a second win is imminent, particularly as he's 6lb out of handicap here.
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2nd

12

(13)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

In good form over 1m last month, winning here (soft) before solid placed efforts both here and at Ffos Las; drops back to 7f and probably needs to improve for it.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Scarfo

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Had a favourable track position when scoring at Chepstow (1m, soft) but came up shy back there off this 2lb higher mark when ridden by Charlie Tucker; only 2-34 but he should at least give his running.

10/1

3rd

9

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Made the most of his rail draw (he's landed the top stall again today) when winning under Zoe Lewis (rides Homeland today) over C&D on soft ground nine days ago; this race looks a bit deeper but he's only 2lb higher.

4/1

Non-runners

Tee Aitch Aye

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Payout
Exacta £75.80
Straight Forecast £62.80
Tricast £848.80
Trifecta £2055.00

Selections

The Times:

Hashtagnotions

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Tiger

POSTDATA:

Relevant Range

SPOTLIGHT:

Three Dons

Telegraph:

Endless Whisper

The Guardian:

Miners Gamble

D Express:

Bay Dream Believer

The Sun:

Distinction

Daily Mirror:

Dancing Tiger

The Star:

Hashtagnotions

Daily Record:

Hashtagnotions

Daily Mail:

Relevant Range

RP RATINGS:

Three Dons