UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

There would be no more deserving winner than MARBUZET, who has found only one too strong on each of his last two appearances, including at Nottingham only last weekend. He has shaped like the step up from 1m6f will be in his favour and is preferred to Never No Trouble, for whom there are no stamina concerns because he has been in good form over obstacles. Toutatis almost sprung a 33/1 surprise at Wetherby, but needs to back that performance up.
Prediction : 1st Marbuzet 2nd Never No Trouble 3rd Toutatis

The penny dropping for STORM FOX has coincided with her encountering quick conditions, with a Thirsk triumph sandwiched by narrow defeats at Redcar and Leicester. Providing there isn't a deluge, she can continue on her upward curve at the chief expense of Jenever, whose latest form figures are identical to the selection's. Hurstwood has been in fine fettle at Ripon, while Miss Belladonna and King Of Speed are just two others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Storm Fox 2nd Jenever 3rd Hurstwood

Point Given represents top connections and makes plenty of appeal on pedigree, being a half-brother to Group 1-winning juvenile Toormore and Estidhkaar, who landed the Champagne Stakes here in 2014. Welcome Dream, who comes from the family of Queen's Logic, and Speeding Bullet are other newcomers of interest, but the vote goes to FREE NATION. Charlie Hills' colt filled the runner-up spot on debut at Windsor, when showing signs of inexperience, and he is expected to build on that display.
Prediction : 1st Free Nation 2nd Point Given 3rd Welcome Dream

Karl Burke has enjoyed a fine season to date with his juveniles and Classy Boy commands plenty of respect on debut following his 160,000-pound purchase at the Goffs UK Breeze-Up sale. Similar comments apply for Mr Wonderful, who represents Amo Racing and cost 185,000 euros at the Goresbridge Breeze-Up, but the pair may have to play second fiddle to KHAMSIN. Slowly away on debut, he finished off his race nicely when fourth at Yarmouth and is open to a fair amount of improvement. Nottingham runner-up How's The Guvnor and Project Geofin, who sports a visor for the first time, complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Khamsin 2nd Classy Boy 3rd Mr Wonderful

Holkham Bay has to concede 5lb and upwards on his first run for just over a year having got off the mark on his second start at Lingfield, and MOLAQAB is preferred. Third here in November on his racecourse bow, he shaped in need of his return at Newmarket's Craven meeting and is likely to be sharper now, especially with his stable in much better form. Swiss Star has placed on both her outings so far and is respected along with newcomer Mezon.
Prediction : 1st Molaqab 2nd Swiss Star 3rd Holkham Bay

COUPLET created a big impression when winning on debut at Haydock last September and the daughter of Zoustar could be hard to beat once again, despite the penalty and layoff. Star Map took a big step forward when second over C&D last time and she may have more to offer here. The most noteworthy newcomer is Primeval, who is a half-sister to high-class Group 2 winner and emerging sire Time Test.
Prediction : 1st Couplet 2nd Star Map 3rd Primeval

MOBASHR returned to winning ways over C&D 12 days ago and a 4lb rise in the ratings for that success may not be enough to prevent the five-year-old from making it a double. Surprise Picture also scored on his most recent outing and Grant Tuer's new inmate could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Alethiometer and Cliffcake should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Mobashr 2nd Surprise Picture 3rd Alethiometer

Panning For Gold is bound to be popular in search of a hat-trick, but the step up in grade and 7lb rise for his most recent win could leave him vulnerable. With that in mind, slight preference is for BIRD OF PLAY, who is only 1lb higher than when beaten a neck over C&D a couple of weeks ago. Peaceful Story appears to be on a workable mark for her handicap debut and is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bird Of Play 2nd Panning For Gold 3rd Peaceful Story