UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Although TAKE NO CHANCES was ultimately pulled up on her handicap bow at Newbury in January, she looked to hold every chance but for losing all momentum with a bad mistake at the penultimate hurdle. Compensation could await Dan Skelton's mare now pitched back into novice company, where the main threat may emerge from Lily Luna. The six-year-old is a potential improver now upped in distance, with the lightly-raced Floating Line making most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Take No Chances 2nd Lily Luna 3rd Floating Line

It may pay to persevere with the in-form MARGARET'S LEGACY, particularly now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. A 1lb rise in the ratings for January's runner-up effort at Warwick looks more than fair for Tim Vaughan's charge and he edges the vote ahead of Scrum Diddly. The six-year-old could be freshened up by a 79-day break and this represents a drop in class. Lagonda would also enter calculations if ground conditions were to deteriorate.
Prediction : 1st Margarets Legacy 2nd Scrum Diddly 3rd Lagonda

ICONIC MUDDLE once again found just one rival too strong when runner-up at Kempton last month. The 11-year-old races off the same mark in this contest and he looks to hold every chance of going one place better now pitched into veteran company. Crosspark clearly still retains plenty of his ability having been collared in the shadows of the post at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Nick Kent's gelding may give the selection most to think about, while First Lord De Cuet is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Iconic Muddle 2nd Crosspark 3rd First Lord De Cuet

Having previously won over the extended 2m3f here over hurdles, OKAVANGO DELTA has solid form credentials based on peak efforts and, given he has bags of scope to improve over fences, the Rose Dobbin-trained gelding might take some stopping. The consistent My Gift To You is 2-3 in chases so far and also warrants serious thought following his second-placed finish at Southwell latest. Pilgrims King is another to note in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Okavango Delta 2nd My Gift To You 3rd Pilgrims King

This is tougher than the races Velasco and Ismael landed on their most recent starts and, while they command respect as last-time-out winners, the class-dropping LADY MENDOZA looks the way to go. The selection was last seen finishing a close second in a much deeper race at Musselburgh in November and, given that effort came on the back of a break, Rebecca Menzies' mare appears well placed to make a winning return to action. The lightly-raced Aeronisi is feared most reverting to hurdles off a competitive mark.
Prediction : 1st Lady Mendoza 2nd Aeronisi 3rd Velasco

A convincing winner of a similar race on his racecourse debut at Carlisle in November, MISTER MEGGIT has been given plenty of time to get over those exertions and looks up to coping with a 7lb penalty here. That said, the son of Shantou faces a stiffer test this time with Paul Nicholls' expensive newcomer Super Saint suggested as one to seriously consider if he's supported in the betting. The Dan Skelton-trained The New Lion is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Mister Meggit 2nd Super Saint 3rd The New Lion