UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

MOON HUNTER failed to fire in a Grade 2 on heavy ground at Warwick last time but his previous form on a quicker surface suggests that he could be hard to beat here, despite carrying a double penalty. Henry's Friend is another with strong form claims and he may improve for the first-time application of a tongue-tie, while Idealdes Villerets is the clear pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Moon Hunter 2nd Henrys Friend 3rd Idealdes Villerets

BIG CHANGES bounced back to form with a decisive victory at Leicester late last month and a 5lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from following up here. Elleon has been knocking hard on the door of late and might prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Get With It and Where's Hector could also go well.
Prediction : 1st Big Changes 2nd Elleon 3rd Get With It

ROSE OF SIENA did not appear to get home over the extended 2m3f here when last seen in November, but the six-year-old's previous form gives her a big chance in a race of this nature. Shelikesthelights bumped into a smart rival when a distant second at Market Rasen and she could fill the runner-up position once again. Golden Glance showed ability on the Flat and cannot be discounted on her hurdling debut.
Prediction : 1st Rose Of Siena 2nd Shelikesthelights 3rd Golden Glance

SON OF THE SOMME certainly wasn't winning out of turn at Sedgefield and that form looks rock-solid, with the second (twice), third and sixth all scoring since. That considered, a 5lb rise looks fair and he gets the vote to follow up. Petty Cash was sent off favourite when a ninth-fence faller on his chasing debut at Bangor and it's too soon to be writing him off. Grand Voyage and Striking Out also hold claims.
Prediction : 1st Son Of The Somme 2nd Petty Cash 3rd Grand Voyage

A small but competitive event, in which ARMCHAIR FARMER could give weight and a beating to his rivals. He has won two of his last three starts, finding only a subsequent scorer too good over this C&D in between. Despite having to shoulder a 7lb penalty for his Exeter success last week, he rates the one to beat. Horacio Apple's and Miss Milano have both won their last two, though, and should give the selection plenty to think about.
Prediction : 1st Armchair Farmer 2nd Horacio Apples 3rd Miss Milano

COULDBEAWEAPON has strung a number of solid performances together and narrowly missed out under today's rider at Taunton last time. Freshened up since, and with the addition of first-time cheekpieces, he looks sure to play a leading role. Saturday Song improved from his first to second start over timber and has a definite chance now sent handicapping, while Hasty Brook could surprise one or two back down in class.
Prediction : 1st Couldbeaweapon 2nd Saturday Song 3rd Hasty Brook

LUCKIE SEVEN made a debut full of promise when runner-up behind subsequent winner Willmount over C&D in January and, with improvement likely, he can go one better. Easter Junction confirmed promise shown between the flags when third in a Musselburgh bumper and he rates the biggest threat, although Crystal Mer and Destroytheevidence also bring decent form to the table. It's Tuesday is an interesting newcomer for a stable that does well in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Luckie Seven 2nd Easter Junction 3rd Crystal Mer