UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Previously under the tutelage of Karl Burke, DUBAI CRYSTAL ended last year's campaign with a solid fourth at Chester. The daughter of Fastnet Rock has shaped as if today's stiffer test of stamina could unlock some potential and she's taken to making the perfect stable debut for George Boughey. The biggest threat may emerge from Two Brothers, who was last seen scoring at York in September, although a race-fit Throne Hall also warrants consideration now reverting to turf.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Crystal 2nd Two Brothers 3rd Throne Hall

BUST A MOVE relished the rise in distance when opening his account over 1m1f at Newmarket in November. The Ribchester gelding should have more to come now faced with a stiffer test of stamina and he could make light work of a 9lb rise on his seasonal debut. Although a well-beaten sixth, Curran was clearly thought capable of overcoming his opening mark of 87 judged on his starting price, also at Newmarket. A subsequent gelding operation could see an improved bid from Charlie Johnston's charge, while Prepschool and Caelan aren't easily dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Bust A Move 2nd Curran 3rd Prepschool

There looked to be room for plenty of improvement in BALMACARA's debut third at Newmarket in November. That form has worked out well, with the winner subsequently landing a Listed event in France. Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding could take all the beating if stepping up on this return, although both Manhattan Mirage and Strong Opinion are likely capable of better too. The latter is feared slightly more on the balance of his exploits.
Prediction : 1st Balmacara 2nd Strong Opinion 3rd Manhattan Mirage

There are a few who will relish forecast ground conditions, including Aleezdancer, who won this off the same mark on his reappearance last year. He merits respect, as does Ayr Silver Cup winner Wobwobwob and the veteran Bernardo O'Reilly, who will appreciate a strongly-run affair. However, a chance can be taken on WOVEN. Michael Dods' charge has often gone well fresh previously and, from a competitive rating, looks set to mount a stern challenge. Tinto is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Woven 2nd Aleezdancer 3rd Wobwobwob

STRESSFREE rounded off last season with a comfortable win on heavy ground at Nottingham, an effort for which he was raised 4lb. The unexposed four-year-old looks set to have his ideal conditions once again and is taken to repel the challenge of There's The Door, who will appreciate the return to handicaps having failed to make an impact at Listed level on her last two starts. Ensured should be ready to roll following a couple of spins on the all-weather and he is an interesting contender with Silvestre De Sousa aboard, while it is difficult to rule out grand veteran Euchen Glen.
Prediction : 1st Stressfree 2nd Theres The Door 3rd Ensured

PERSEVERANTS was no match for an impressive winner in this last year, but the son of Zoffany is 4lb lower now and would appear to hold excellent claims in his bid to go one better. Beelzebub has been running well on the all-weather and must enter the reckoning, for all that he does need to improve on last year's turf form. Broken Spear shaped with encouragement on his reappearance at Newcastle and is not without a chance.
Prediction : 1st Perseverants 2nd Beelzebub 3rd Broken Spear

A determined winner of this contest last year off 7lb lower, LITTLE MUDDY is taken to repeat the dose in similar ground conditions. The eight-year-old wasn't up to much at the end of last season but she should be primed for this, with progressive course winner Rwenearlytheredad a big danger on the drop in trip. Selby's Pride showed up well on her return from three months off at Newcastle and she must enter calculations, along with Harry's Halo and Refuge.
Prediction : 1st Little Muddy 2nd Rwenearlytheredad 3rd Selbys Pride

BURJ MALINKA showed up well for a long way on his most recent outing at Newcastle and dropping back in trip looks like a good move, with Adrian Nicholls' sprinter placed in a division of this race last year. Glory Fighter is another who comes here fit after recent spins on the all-weather, while Huddle Up has yet to win for the Barron team but remains on a workable mark. Unexposed handicap debutant Violets Star and Showalong are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Burj Malinka 2nd Glory Fighter 3rd Violets Star