UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

DYSART ENOS made it two from two over hurdles when securing victory by just under three lengths at Cheltenham last month and she has now been handed a rating of 131. Fergal O'Brien's mare is a Grade 2 bumper winner and looks difficult to oppose. Justus got off the mark at the second time of asking at Catterick and could have more to offer, so he looks the chief threat. Of the remainder, Jet Patrol makes the most appeal if he can improve on his third at Musselburgh.
Prediction : 1st Dysart Enos 2nd Justus 3rd Jet Patrol

MACLAINE produced a very pleasing effort to fill the runner-up berth over an extended 2m4f here last month and the handicapper may have been kind to leave his mark alone for that effort. The seven-year-old is making only his third chase start and could be the one to beat. Storminhome was beaten into fourth in a class 3 event over 3m here last time and is an interesting contender stepping down in distance off a 2lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces. Okavango Delta is another to note after his second at Catterick.
Prediction : 1st Maclaine 2nd Storminhome 3rd Okavango Delta

SOME SCOPE struck by just under a length in a class 3 event over 3m1f at Catterick in November and he was given a 5lb rise for that victory. The son of Telescope could have plenty more improvement in him on only his third chase outing, so it would be no surprise to see him make it a double. Last-time-out winner Gold Link goes off only a 2lb higher rating and is likely to enter calculations, while No Regrets is another to watch out for after his runner-up effort at Kelso.
Prediction : 1st Some Scope 2nd Gold Link 3rd No Regrets

Montecam showed some improvement with a good second-placed finish to a more fancied stablemate over this course and distance last time out and rates a big player. However, CHAMPAGNE TWIST is equally progressive and, with his hurdles form looking slightly stronger at this early stage, Ben Pauling's gelding just edges the vote, with trip and ground conditions sure to suit. Taras Halls has also shown ability and is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Champagne Twist 2nd Montecam 3rd Taras Halls

WEST BALBOA ran no sort of race in the Long Walk at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise boasts a near exemplary record under Rules, so looks worth forgiving that below-par display. A line of form through Brewin'upastorm gives the Dan Skelton-trained mare a live chance of coping with the challenge presented by Marie's Rock, who rates a big player despite conceding 2lb to the selection. Coquelicot is the pick of the rest, with her stamina more proven than You Wear It Well at this stage.
Prediction : 1st West Balboa 2nd Maries Rock 3rd Coquelicot

3m point winner HASHTAG BOUM has been performing with credit in defeat in handicap hurdles of late. This first appearance over an extended 3m under Rules may unlock enough improvement for the Al Namix mare to regain the winning thread, with handicap debutant Pyffo feared most. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding races off a workable mark judged on his runner-up effort at Ludlow in October and this stiffer test of stamina should suit. Jaytee and Paricolor also make some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Hashtag Boum 2nd Pyffo 3rd Jaytee

Little Pi warrants respect in his quest to land a hat-trick as a 7lb rise in the ratings for his ready success at Wincanton recently shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, there is a sneaking suspicion that useful Flat performer PERCY WILLIS can land a race in this sphere now encountering some better ground. The six-year-old shaped better than the beaten distance suggests when fifth at Musselburgh earlier in the month and a 3lb drop in the ratings can only help. Last-time-out winner Noble Savage must enter calculations too.
Prediction : 1st Percy Willis 2nd Little Pi 3rd Noble Savage

Gwash arguably sets the standard having finished runner-up on his bumper debut at Catterick in November and the five-year-old should put that experience to good use. However, there are some intriguing point recruits on show, with WESTERN HARMONY topping the bill. Nicky Henderson's winning pointer didn't look short of speed between the flags last year and he edges the vote over Disco Davis, who boasts a similar profile.
Prediction : 1st Western Harmony 2nd Disco Davis 3rd Gwash