UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

THE MACON LUGNATIC left behind a disappointing effort on his hurdles bow when scoring over C&D against some useful opposition and, with the yard having turned a corner in recent weeks, it would be no surprise to see the six-year-old improve further. Irish Odyssey unseated on his handicap debut at Huntingdon in between hurdles after stumbling badly but his efforts prior to that suggest that he can be competitive. Glenduff, who drops in class on his return from a break, also merits respect.
Prediction : 1st The Macon Lugnatic 2nd Irish Odyssey 3rd Glenduff

KNOCKROBIN benefited from the drop back to 2m3f when gaining his first victory over fences at Catterick on New Year's Day and a 4lb rise, racing over a similar distance, might not be enough to stop Donald McCain's gelding from doubling up. Jaboticaba appreciates a sound surface and ran better than his finishing position may suggest at Kempton last month, while Carolines Charm is of interest on his first start since October with the potential of more to come over the larger obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Knockrobin 2nd Jaboticaba 3rd Carolines Charm

GILKA is entitled to have learnt plenty from her hurdling debut when third at Ludlow last month and could reverse form with Operatic Export, who finished second, as she potentially has more scope for improvement. Tronada was fourth in the aforementioned contest and can enter the reckoning, while Champagne Terri isn't without a chance based on her third at Perth in September.
Prediction : 1st Gilka 2nd Operatic Export 3rd Tronada

SUMMIT LIKE HERBIE has been knocking on the door, with placed efforts at both Warwick and Chepstow, and Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding could have more to offer for the step up in trip in a contest lacking much depth. Uisce Ur is likely to improve for tackling 3m once again having won over this distance (over hurdles) at Wetherby last April, while Coopers Square finished lame on his latest appearance over C&D and he could bounce back with cheekpieces applied for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Summit Like Herbie 2nd Uisce Ur 3rd Coopers Square

PREMIER D'TROICE lowered the colours of the handy Dundrum Wood when scoring on his debut for Archie Watson and having won before that at Punchestown on his final start in Ireland, he arrives here with leading claims. Course-and-distance winner Mercian Knight got stuck in the mud at Chepstow last time but could bounce back on a sounder surface, while a 4lb rise may prove lenient for comfortable Newcastle winner Teescomponentstrig, who is the mount of Brian Hughes.
Prediction : 1st Premier Dtroice 2nd Teescomponentstrig 3rd Mercian Knight

OUT ON THE TEAR made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring over an extended 2m here last month and could take this step up in trip in his stride following an 8lb rise. Schiaparannie is interesting on her first outing for Adrian Keatley and any market support for her should be noted. Storm Goddess is 1lb lower than when third over track and trip in January, while Philip Hobbs' Feuille De Chene also makes some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Out On The Tear 2nd Storm Goddess 3rd Schiaparannie

A mistake two out ended WESTERN RULES' challenge over course and distance last time and the veteran is backed to build on that fourth-placed effort and land this off the same mark, with Brian Hughes taking over in the saddle. Roycano was well held over 3m at Musselburgh in January but could bounce back dropped in trip, while Bard Of Brittany is a consistent performer to keep onside and looks sure to have plenty of supporters.
Prediction : 1st Western Rules 2nd Bard Of Brittany 3rd Roycano