UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Belfrina, a winner at the Curragh in September before switching codes and joining David Pipe, is sure to be popular in receipt of weight from the likes of MELON, but the latter is marginally preferred. The son of Adlerflug won over 1m6f on the Flat at Haydock when last seen and is a particularly interesting contender. Mix De Gris heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Melon 2nd Belfrina 3rd Mix De Gris

LILTING VERSE showed a willing attitude to get back up at Huntingdon recently having been headed and the daughter of Yeats is taken to follow up off a 4lb higher mark. That said, first-time cheekpieces could sharpen up The Kniphand, who arrives following a creditable second at Ludlow. At the foot of the weights, A Definite Getaway can also make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Lilting Verse 2nd The Kniphand 3rd A Definite Getaway

Useful Flat performer CHARGING THUNDER has made a seamless transition to hurdles, recording wide-margin wins at Fakenham and Sedgefield. Given his ability on the level, an opening mark of 115 could prove to be extremely lenient and he's taken to land the hat-trick. Uttoxeter scorer Court Cian might be the main danger despite a 7lb rise, while Ikigai Star, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Charging Thunder 2nd Court Cian 3rd Ikigai Star

PYRAMID PLACE scored cosily at Kempton last month, creating the impression he can add to his already healthy strike-rate over hurdles. Given that was just his second start for Olly Murphy and with Beau Morgan's claim helping in the plate, the son of Authorized is well equipped to follow up. Fellow last-time-out winner Santos Blue is feared most, although Coniston George is dangerous to rule out.
Prediction : 1st Pyramid Place 2nd Santos Blue 3rd Coniston George

A mid-race stumble forced an end to NICKELFORCE's unbeaten status over fences when he unseated the rider at Leicester 12 days ago. However, his two previous chase efforts saw him register convincing successes and he can resume winning ways with Harry Bannister back in the saddle. Pearly Island and Envious Editor are suggested as the main threats to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Nickelforce 2nd Pearly Island 3rd Envious Editor

Faerie Cutlass won with something in hand at Ludlow last month. A 6lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable for Kim Bailey's mare and another bold bid is forecast, but handicap debutant SQUIGGLES looks open to slightly more improvement. The five-year-old has filled the runner-up spot on both hurdle outings so far and an opening mark of 105 could prove lenient. Saunton Surf and Mrs Tabitha are other key players.
Prediction : 1st Squiggles 2nd Faerie Cutlass 3rd Saunton Surf

A drop in distance proved just the tonic for BATHGATE when opening his account at Sedgefield 17 days ago. Although he was flattered by the 13-length winning margin that day, a 5lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the four-year-old from doubling his tally. Marty Mcfly didn't appear to stay the 2m5f trip on his reappearance at Kelso and this distance is likely to see him in a better light. Ruby Island must be respected too.
Prediction : 1st Bathgate 2nd Marty Mcfly 3rd Ruby Island