UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Micro Millions produced a much better effort in first-time cheekpieces to fill the runner-up spot over an extended 3m1f at Catterick last time and is an interesting contender stepping back in distance. However, the vote goes to TO CHASE A DREAM, who failed to justify favouritism by only a head when he finished second for the fourth time in a row and he looks well placed to make amends for those efforts. Yalla Habibi completes the shortlist after his second-place finish at Fontwell.
Prediction : 1st To Chase A Dream 2nd Micro Millions 3rd Yalla Habibi

MAC TOTTIE made a fantastic return from over a year off the track to score by three and a quarter lengths over fences at Aintree on Boxing Day. Peter Bowen's veteran may be using this as a prep run for the Grand National, but he still could have enough to record a 10th career victory. Curley Finger, who arrives seeking a hat-trick, is only 9lb higher for those displays and he has to be considered. Equinus finished a fair third at Newbury last time and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mac Tottie 2nd Curley Finger 3rd Equinus

Nube Negra is a fascinating contender stepping into handicap company after competing in Graded company this season. However, previous C&D winner TOMMY'S OSCAR looks the way to go after being dropped 2lb for his fourth over an extended 2m4f at Musselburgh last month. Ann Hamilton's stable star will appreciate the drop in trip and could put these to the sword. Homme Public has been in good heart this season and is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Tommys Oscar 2nd Nube Negra 3rd Homme Public

Craig Lidster holds big aspirations for his training operation and with Dontyawantme being the only jumps-orientated horse currently under his care, it can be assured the daughter of Getaway will be primed for this latest challenge. However, as the case with the likes of the previously Listed-placed (2m3f) Lunar Discovery, the step up in trip is a concern for Lidster's mare. With that in mind, progressive Newbury winner GAYE LEGACY may be the way to go, with her stamina more proven and the galloping nature of this course likely to ideally suit. Irish raider Ottizzini completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Gaye Legacy 2nd Dontyawantme 3rd Lunar Discovery

DOES HE KNOW boasts a healthy strike-rate over fences and his class might just see him through this latest test, with first-time cheekpieces applied. Admittedly, history is against the selection in terms of weight-carrying statistics, but the lightly-raced nine-year-old is a sturdy jumper who can make the most of dropping in class as he bids to buck the trend of top-weights being overhauled in this race. The hat-trick seeking Some Scope is an obvious alternative given he had plenty in hand when scoring over 3m here last time out. However, he is up another 10lb for that success and this is a much deeper race. Erne River also has a good record here and is dangerous to ignore, while Sandown winner Java Point also enters calculations.
Prediction : 1st Does He Know 2nd Some Scope 3rd Erne River

SUNDAY SOLDIER is in the form of her life at present and a 7lb rise for her most recent success at Sedgefield may prove lenient as she aims to land the four-timer. That may be at the main expense of Spit Spot, who has done well since joining the Lucinda Russell stable, having been runner-up on her last two starts. Linda Moon arrives with a similar profile and cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Sunday Soldier 2nd Spit Spot 3rd Linda Moon

This can go the way of KLITSCHKO, who seems to have got some leeway from the handicapper having been dropped 1lb for a highly creditable runner-up effort at Warwick. Ground conditions should be in his favour again, and the six-year-old is preferred to the returning Densworth and Cuban Cigar, who ran very well at Musselburgh last month. Others to note include Getaway Drumlee, Playtogetaway and Sextant.
Prediction : 1st Klitschko 2nd Densworth 3rd Cuban Cigar