March 29 / 16.40 Doncaster

16.40

Good To Soft

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 51-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably at Bath (soft) on the second of two October outings and could do well in handicaps this season; bred to be well suited by this longer distance; enters calculations.
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4th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Arc Ole Ole

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him.

13/8

5th

16

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Arc Ole Ole

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet.

12/1

1st

10

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arc Ole Ole

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f.

7/2

3rd
6 (8)
Dryburgh

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 6353-7

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; perhaps needed the run at Kempton (1m) on stable/seasonal debut; however, chance of winning depends on the effects of the new trip and first-time hood.
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2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Nine-race maiden, with new yard this season; upped to 1m2f, hooded and came from the rear when third at Doncaster (good to soft) and second at Nottingham (good) this spring; enters the reckoning on that form and he may have had stamina issues over 1m4f in a Class 4 at York last time; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.

10/1

8th

13

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Dryburgh

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Eight-race maiden, with new yard this season; upped to 1m2f, hooded and came from the rear on last two outings when close third to Arc Ole Ole at Doncaster (good to soft) and second of eight at Nottingham (good); shapes as if he'll get 1m4f, despite speedy family.

16/1

2/1

Form: 905-1 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Son of Dubawi, has fared better since being gelded, tidily justifying favouritism at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; handicap debut) last time; warrants respect with further improvement plausible.
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3rd

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Morbeh

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unraced on firmer than good except when well beaten on debut; highly progressive in handicaps and won at Windsor (11.4f, good) and Chester (10.3f, good to soft; first two 5l clear) on last two outings; keeps on finding more, and it's rash to say he can't do it again, but 9lb rise demands it for sure.

11/10

1st

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Morbeh

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Very much on the up since sent handicapping and he cosily bagged a second success at Windsor (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but that form is working out really well so this son of Dubawi is a big player.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Morbeh

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Well-related gelding who has done well since switched to handicaps, winning on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) in January and going close at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 17 days ago; only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's an interesting contender at this new trip; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

9/2

Form: 69-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fared better with hood fitted in latest AW start (8.6f); may take another step forward now handicapping with the headgear retained; new trip looks likely to suit; one to consider.
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1st

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

10:30 Yarmouth

Kelly Burn

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Off the mark at the sixth attempt with a narrow win in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f, AW) last month; disappointing favourite at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) last time but he still has potential and has shaped as though this new trip should be within range; in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

19:50 Ffos Las

Kelly Burn

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has improved for handicaps and edged home in a small field at Wolverhampton (1m4f AW); only 2lb higher now but in what looks a better race.

4/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 32716-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all at Nottingham (1m) in last handicap attempt but has raced nine times already, making her the busiest contender in this field and the one with seemingly the least potential.
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9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hannon

She's had plenty of racing but has shown improvement on her last two runs, easily winning Class 4 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before fifth of sixth to Ellusive Butterfly (who is now penalised) in Epsom Listed race (7f, good to soft), beaten about 4l; on the up and has each-way claims.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Assaranca

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won well at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) most recently but that was only a handicap off a mark of 70 and everything panned out perfectly for her; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class.

40/1

20/1

Form: 096-

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has weak claims on 2yo form but this switch to handicap level, receiving plenty of weight all round, may prompt a bigger effort; check the market signals for further guidance.
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4th

2

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:41 Market Rasen

Steel Fixer

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

52-rated Flat maiden; headed before two out, weakened quickly and pulled up (reportedly made a respiratory noise) in the race won by Tiny Riot at Hexham (2m, good; 14-1) on Saturday; with that in mind, even with a tongue-tie added, this represents a quick turnaround.

16/1

3

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Steel Fixer

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Flat maiden (0-6) but marginally higher-rated than stablemate Jambearee, and the fact that Nathan Moscrop takes the ride suggests he's their principal hope; raced too freely and weakened on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) on Tuesday; wears first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Steel Fixer

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Quite well related, being a half-brother to three AW winners; overraced and hit traffic in a messy Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f) on his AW debut ten days ago, but that was at least a step up on his turf efforts.

12/1

Form: 234-14

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in retained cheekpieces last time when making handicap debut and bidding for a Kempton AW double (1m3f); chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
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8th

1

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Only In Manila

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Disappointing in retained cheekpieces last time when making handicap debut and bidding for a Kempton AW double (1m3f); chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Only In Manila

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Found a bit when stepped up to this trip here five weeks ago, getting up in the final strides to beat the only other runner in camera shot; doubt he's done improving and Harry Davies chooses him over stablemate Toastmaster, who he's ridden in four of his five starts.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Only In Manila

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ran to a similar level in his first three races, though was turned over at odds of 2-5 here before taking a backward step when tried in cheekpieces at Lingfield; has a bit to prove on the back of that and he's been kept to 1m thus far.

15/8

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £9.89
Tricast £172.23
Trifecta £169.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Morbeh

The Times:

Arc Ole Ole

POSTDATA:

Kelly Burn

TOPSPEED:

Dryburgh

RP RATINGS:

Morbeh

NEWMARKET:

Morbeh

D Express:

Morbeh

The Sun:

Morbeh

Telegraph:

Arc Ole Ole

Daily Mirror:

Arc Ole Ole

The Star:

Arc Ole Ole

Daily Record:

Arc Ole Ole