UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

The return to a flatter track appears to bode well for the chances of CALICO. The eight-year-old acquitted himself well throughout last season, especially when giving Jonbon a fright in the Kingmaker at Warwick, and went close on his return at Cheltenham in November. The switch to the New Course the following month probably didn't suit him as much and he is more than capable of getting his head back in front. Funambule Sivola has dropped to a very tempting mark and Ned Fox's 5lb claim is another positive, while Traprain Law and War Lord appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Calico 2nd Funambule Sivola 3rd Traprain Law

WODHOOH sets a clear standard having maintained her unbeaten record over hurdles at Newbury last month at the expense of Max Of Stars (second) and several others who reoppose. This appears to be another fine opportunity for Gordon Elliott's filly to add further black-type to her CV. Max Of Stars can be forgiven her subsequent effort at Aintree which came on very testing ground, while Ezmerellda and Green Sky are others worth considering for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Wodhooh 2nd Max Of Stars 3rd Ezmerellda

TIGER JET ran with plenty of credit on his penultimate start when third at Cheltenham in November before returning to the same venue and finishing fifth over 3m. The drop back in trip is unlikely to be an inconvenience and he could take advantage in a contest where the majority of his rivals arrive with something to prove. Rich Spirit has to be respected on his handicap bow following a win at Catterick just before Christmas. Hunting Brook, Geromino and Call Of The Wild are others capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Tiger Jet 2nd Rich Spirit 3rd Hunting Brook

JERIKO DU REPONET appeared to have plenty in hand when maintaining his unbeaten record at Newbury last month and the five-year-old is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. That said, Fiercely Proud has also won both of his starts over hurdles and Ben Pauling's gelding should not be underestimated. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Lump Sum is just the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Jeriko Du Reponet 2nd Fiercely Proud 3rd Lump Sum

GALA MARCEAU only found Lossiemouth too good in the Triumph Hurdle last March and was last seen winning a Grade 1 in France a couple of months later. The lack of a recent run is a slight concern, but the daughter of Galiway could still prove to be too good for stablemate Ashroe Diamond. The latter struggled in the Hatton's Grace on her most recent outing but she was a winner at the highest level against her own sex at Fairyhouse last season. Under Control needs to improve to beat the aforementioned pair but she is next best.
Prediction : 1st Gala Marceau 2nd Ashroe Diamond 3rd Under Control

Destroytheevidence arguably sets the standard based on his second in a similar event at Cheltenham last month. That said, marginal preference is for WELCOM TO CARTRIES, who confirmed the promise of his second on Rules debut at Ascot with an impressive win at the same venue a month ago. The step up in trip should suit Paul Nicholls' gelding and he looks to have a very bright future. Others to consider are Kerryhill and Range.
Prediction : 1st Welcom To Cartries 2nd Destroytheevidence 3rd Kerryhill

A tentative vote goes to FAMOUS BRIDGE, who only ever seems to do just enough in his races and a mark of 139 could still underestimate him. Nicky Richards' charge has won four of his last five starts and he gets the vote ahead of last year's runner-up Cap Du Nord, who arrives off 4lb lower, as well as Sweet Will for the shrewd Emmet Mullins team. Forward Plan had Mister Coffey (second) and Twoshotsoftequila (third) behind when scoring over C&D last month and each are entitled to figure again, along with Strictlyadancer and Surrey Quest.
Prediction : 1st Famous Bridge 2nd Cap Du Nord 3rd Sweet Will

YOUNG BUSTER has made a perfect start to his chasing career and he always looked in control when landing the hat-trick at Kelso last month. A further 7lb rise looks manageable with the step up in trip expected to bring about further improvement. Irish raider Galon De Vauzelle and comfortable Aintree scorer Snipe may give the selection most to think about. A former Grade 1 winner over hurdles, Monmiral has yet to ignite in this sphere but cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Young Buster 2nd Snipe 3rd Galon De Vauzelle