UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

CONNECTIVE was doing his best work in the closing stages at Musselburgh over 2m4f on New Year's Day which suggested the step back up in distance would play to his strengths. The son of Dubawi has form over just shy of 3m, having placed in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in July, and he gets the vote over handicap debutant Evenstevens, who showed promise at Hereford last month, and The Boola Bee.
Prediction : 1st Connective 2nd Evenstevens 3rd The Boola Bee

There was a lot to like about CRAIGNEICHE's hurdling bow at Newbury when third to a potential top-notcher in The Big Breakaway having shown signs of greenness throughout that contest. This is an easier assignment on paper and Nicky Henderson's gelding could prove a tough nut to crack. Eglantier sports a tongue tie for the first time after disappointing on his first try over timber at Uttoxeter, while Meyer Lansky and Cubao can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Craigneiche 2nd Eglantier 3rd Meyer Lansky

Cotswold Way has struck the crossbar on his last couple of starts and is likely to give another good account, while The Big Bite can hopefully leave behind a disappointing effort on his chasing bow at Kempton. However, a chance is taken on Nicky Henderson's French import CARIBEAN BOY. He boasts some solid hurdles form, including when three-parts-of-a-length second in Listed company at Auteuil last time, and jumping is unlikely to be an issue on his fencing debut.
Prediction : 1st Caribean Boy 2nd Cotswold Way 3rd The Big Bite

GLOBAL SOCIETY placed in three bumper appearances last year for Gordon Elliott and, now in the care of Nicky Henderson, he is fancied to play a leading role on his hurdling bow. Despite reportedly losing a left hind shoe, Perfect Predator finished a solid second over this C&D latest and he is likely to give another good account, while NH debutant Tartan Bute and Kings Royal Hussar, who sports a first-time hood, add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Global Society 2nd Perfect Predator 3rd Tartan Bute

STOCKBURN performed with credit when third in a visor over an extended 3m6f at Exeter last month and is expected to show up well, with the headgear retained, now cutting back in trip. Ballymagroarty Boy could step up on his Chepstow fifth last time having subsequently undergone wind surgery, though greater dangers to the selection may be course winner Nesterenko and Financial Outcome, the latter of whom is dropping in the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Stockburn 2nd Nesterenko 3rd Financial Outcome

EYES RIGHT has improved between runs in novice contests and seemingly starts life in handicap company on a workable mark. The main danger may be Schiaparannie, who made a winning debut for Justin Landy over a similar trip last time and could remain competitive after a 5lb rise in the ratings. Amberose, who picked up minor money over 2m4f off this mark at Newcastle last time, is no forlorn hope for a place either.
Prediction : 1st Eyes Right 2nd Schiaparannie 3rd Amberose