UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Aidan O'Brien hasn't landed this since 2021 but he looks to hold solid claims with Bounty, who cruised to success at Naas recently having rattled the crossbar on his racecourse debut. However, preference is for DIEGO VENTURA. The son of Mehmas didn't quite see out 7f in the Tattersalls Stakes last month, but he'll appreciate the return to sprinting and is fancied to get back on track. La Bellota has yet to open his account but has some notable performances to his name, including a narrow second in the Mill Reef.
Prediction : 1st Diego Ventura 2nd Bounty 3rd La Bellota

Only a tentative vote can go to VINTAGE CLARETS. Second at Ascot before gaining compensation at Catterick a fortnight later, that performance was a career best, so a subsequent 4lb rise in the handicap does not look overly harsh. With conditions to suit and from a favourable draw, he could follow up. Aberama Gold finished fourth in behind the selection that day but he's 3lb better off and may well close the gap. Blue Storm was raised 5lb for a narrow Haydock success and, while not ruled out, Nottingham scorer Woolhampton could be a bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Vintage Clarets 2nd Aberama Gold 3rd Woolhampton

Charlie Appleby landed this 12 months ago with Ancient Wisdom and he'll be hopeful Anno Domini can repeat the dose. The unbeaten colt has a bit to find on official figures but he's certain to progress further and must be respected. Detain is another who bids to maintain an unblemished record following an impressive win at Kempton, but this might be between Delacroix and WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE. The former, a game winner of the Autumn Stakes a fortnight ago, is Aidan O'Brien's sole representative this season and that could be a tip in itself. However, James Owen's colt bumped into the likeable The Lion In Winter in the Acomb before recording a commanding victory in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket, so he is preferred.
Prediction : 1st Wimbledon Hawkeye 2nd Delacroix 3rd Anno Domini

The progressive CITY OF DELIGHT had the reopposing Alpha Crucis (fourth) and Mustazeed (fifth) comfortably behind when scoring at Goodwood in August, and David Menusier's charge can continue his winning run with jockey William Buick a positive booking. Not beaten far in a valuable handicap at York last time out, Stressfree is a leading contender, along with The Reverend, who has strong claims on his penultimate success at Ascot.
Prediction : 1st City Of Delight 2nd Stressfree 3rd Alpha Crucis

A taking winner over this distance on his penultimate start at Haydock, OUR MIGHTY MO seemed to be stretched by a mile despite running well at York most recently. Back over his optimum trip, Karl Burke's charge is preferred to comfortable Ayr winner Eve's Boy, and Wild Nature, who has yet to live up to his fine pedigree but could be suited by switching to nurseries. We Dare To Dream is a key player too.
Prediction : 1st Our Mighty Mo 2nd Wild Nature 3rd We Dare To Dream

Denied by the narrowest of margins over 1m at York last time out, THUNDER ROAR showed more than enough pace on that occasion to suggest that dropping back to 7f should suit. The five-year-old's last victory came over C&D last October, and he can repeat the feat at the main expense of Akkadian Thunder, who was extremely unlucky when not getting the clearest of runs in the Challenge Cup at Ascot. Baradar is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Roar 2nd Akkadian Thunder 3rd Baradar

FEEL THE NEED has posted credible efforts in defeat since joining his current yard and, nudged down 1lb after a respectable fifth-placed finish in a competitive event at York 15 days ago, the consistent four-year-old is worth another chance. The in-form Racingbreaks Ryder rates another serious player after an easy win at Catterick last week, while the hat-trick seeking Count Palatine is also a must for consideration.
Prediction : 1st Feel The Need 2nd Racingbreaks Ryder 3rd Count Palatine

The Cookstown Cafu, who has adapted well to the all-weather recently, warrants serious thought given he has performed with credit when tried here before. Empire Of Light also appeals on that score given his recent form over a mile looks solid. However, the potentially well-handicapped GINCIDENT could be the answer back on turf after a solid return from a break off 1lb higher at Newcastle 22 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Gincident 2nd The Cookstown Cafu 3rd Empire Of Light