UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

The value may lie with CLANSMAN, who was an authoritative winner at Ayr when last seen and will enjoy this ground. Liam Bailey's charge won first time out last season, which bodes well on this occasion, and he may have too much for recent Southwell winner Star Angel and the capable Torcello, who finished last season with a determined success at Newmarket. Others to note include Captain Haddock, Mister Camacho and Two Brothers.
Prediction : 1st Clansman 2nd Star Angel 3rd Torcello

THERE'S THE DOOR was somewhat unlucky not to add another victory to her name last season, but she never had an opportunity over this distance until now. A sister to American Oaks winner Rhea Moon, David Evans' filly should relish this trip, as should the unexposed Nights Over Egypt, who could be interesting as a three-year-old. Demilion and Forceful Speed both have the form to get involved, while the consistent Mighty River cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Theres The Door 2nd Demilion 3rd Mighty River

A major disappointment when well beaten as favourite for the Horris Hill last October, STRIKING STAR must hold every chance on the drop in grade. The son of Dubawi had impressed at Sandown on debut and, given his stable's record around here, he should have too much for Overrule, who also carries a penalty for a taking success at Redcar last November. Both Lahab and Palamon are open to improvement as three-year-olds, while the same can also be said of Southwell winner Mr Squires.
Prediction : 1st Striking Star 2nd Overrule 3rd Lahab

Hyperfocus was last seen posting a cracking second in a class 2 contest at York in October and the nine-year-old merits consideration on this ease in class. Tim Easterby's inmate does, however, have a 2lb rise to overcome and a race-fit SWAYZE makes slightly more appeal. The son of Showcasing showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning on the all-weather at Newcastle last month and, with a soft-ground success at Haydock to his name, he ticks a lot of boxes. Dream Composer and Blind Beggar also warrant respect in a wide-open event.
Prediction : 1st Swayze 2nd Hyperfocus 3rd Dream Composer

BAD COMPANY was largely consistent last season and has every chance if picking up from his latest performance when runner-up at Newmarket in October. Flyin' Solo has clearly had his problems but he is likely to be involved if reproducing his second-placed effort at Ascot last May. Tiger Beetle arrives fit from the all-weather and will be waiting to capitalise if the aforementioned duo fail to fire.
Prediction : 1st Bad Company 2nd Flyin Solo 3rd Tiger Beetle

Mohi appeared to appreciate the extra distance when finishing second over 7f at Kempton last month and he could have more to offer on this switch to the turf. A chance, however, is taken on ASCOT ADVENTURE, who makes both his stable and seasonal debut for David O'Meara. The selection didn't appear to stay 1m on his October appearance at Haydock but is now 1lb lower than last season's success at that course. Gorak has some solid form over this distance to his name and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ascot Adventure 2nd Mohi 3rd Gorak

STONE OF DESTINY arrives seeking a first victory since landing the Portland here in September 2020 and has gradually dropped down the handicap over the winter months. A couple of his recent efforts have suggested the fire still burns and this may be an ideal opportunity to strike, with some of his likely main rivals lacking a recent run. High Opinion remains open to improvement on just his seventh career outing, while others to note include Burj Malinka and Prospect.
Prediction : 1st Stone Of Destiny 2nd High Opinion 3rd Burj Malinka

STAR OF ARIA produced his best effort to date when third at Southwell in November and remains on the same mark on his return to turf, having not run too badly at Redcar on his second career outing in September. Sherdil won twice at Beverley last year and may have further improvement to come this season, while Phoenix Beach and Ey Up It's Maggie complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Aria 2nd Sherdil 3rd Phoenix Beach