UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

CHARYN posted a number of creditable efforts at the highest level last year, perhaps most notably when finishing within four lengths of the exceptional Paddington at Royal Ascot. It had been a long season when he finished third behind the reopposing Knight (second) in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood, so it would come as no surprise were he to reverse that form now. Knight must be respected, though, with the first-time visor a potential source of improvement, while Holloway Boy can give a good account of himself. Last year's winner Astral Beau merits respect in receipt of weight from the boys, but this does look a deeper renewal.
Prediction : 1st Charyn 2nd Knight 3rd Holloway Boy

Amo Racing hit the woodwork in the corresponding event 12 months ago, having landed the previous renewal with Persian Force. There might not be anything of that quality lining up, but their representative MYSTICAL ELEGANCE, a 45,000gns purchase and a half-sister to five winners, is likely to know her job and might have too much for the opposition. General Gordon is a half-brother to Hafeet Alain, who won his maiden over 6f here, so that offers some hope he could get involved. Others to note include Atherstone Warrior and Ettorino.
Prediction : 1st Mystical Elegance 2nd General Gordon 3rd Atherstone Warrior

It might be worth taking a chance on HARSWELL DUKE, who made all to defeat the reopposing Titian off 8lb higher in this race last year. He should have been primed for this following a recent spin at Newcastle and any further rain will suit. Look Back Smiling is another who will relish forecast ground conditions, having recorded a course win on heavy ground when last seen 147 days ago. Lion Tower returned with a narrow second at Newcastle last month and he could be on the premises too, while Hortzadar, Wildfell and Clear Angel are just a few others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Harswell Duke 2nd Titian 3rd Lion Tower

Baradar finished third in last year's Lincoln and then struck on two occasions over shorter distances to improve his rating 8lb last season. His last run at Ascot in October was too bad to be true and he is likely to be thereabouts, but the vote goes to MARSHMAN. Karl Burke's colt finished second in the Gimcrack in 2022 and took a Group 3 at Chantilly over an extended 5f in April last year, so he could have too much speed for his main rival. Of the remainder, Montassib appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Marshman 2nd Baradar 3rd Montassib

Chazzesmee justified strong market support to take the Irish Lincolnshire by a length on Monday and, providing that hasn't taken too much out of him, he could be a big player as he relishes these conditions. However, the vote goes to last year's winner of that Curragh contest LATTAM. The son of Lope De Vega clearly goes well fresh and he makes his return after finishing seventh behind The Gatekeeper at Ascot in October, for which he is 4lb better off. Last year's winner Migration and runner-up Awaal are others to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Lattam 2nd Chazzesmee 3rd Migration

In what should be a very informative affair, it is hard to look past the once-raced HARPER'S FERRY. Ed Walker's charge made a pleasing start when finishing a narrow second over a mile at Newmarket last October and, with the promise of more to come now he's upped in trip, the son of Lope De Vega looks the one to side with. Better can be expected from 1,500,000gns purchase King's Reign, who kept on into fourth when sent off favourite for his debut over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month, while Moon Over Miami also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Harpers Ferry 2nd Kings Reign 3rd Moon Over Miami

In a typically wide-open affair, the drop in trip may prove fruitful for connections of AWTAAD PRINCE. Amy Murphy's charge arrives on the back of a solid third over 1m4f at Lingfield and, off an unchanged mark back on the turf, he gets the vote to show his rivals the way home. Dangers are aplenty and headed by At Liberty, who races off just 1lb higher than when finishing an excellent second at Wolverhampton most recently, while Fifty Sent kept on well for third over a mile at Newcastle when last seen and now looks the perfect time to go back up to 10 furlongs.
Prediction : 1st Awtaad Prince 2nd At Liberty 3rd Fifty Sent

DESTINADO gave the impression that his turn could be just around the corner when finishing second over 1m3f at Southwell last week, pulling clear with the eventual winner. Off a 1lb higher mark, he can make this return to turf a winning one. The forecast underfoot conditions should hold no fears for Fen Tiger, who was last seen finishing a close second over 1m4f at Brighton in September. He rates the main danger to the selection, while Val Bassett represents an in-form stable and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Destinado 2nd Fen Tiger 3rd Val Bassett