UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

HALIPHON bumped into an in-form rival when second at Leicester last month and the veteran merits plenty of respect on the back of that performance. The unexposed Steps In Time could prove to be the main threat to the selection following an encouraging effort at Haydock last time. Others who make the shortlist are Dibble Dabble, V Twelve and L'Eagle Aid.
Prediction : 1st Haliphon 2nd Steps In Time 3rd Dibble Dabble

DAIQUIRI BAY created a big impression when winning easily at Chester a month ago and Alan King's colt sets the standard on that evidence. That said, Regal Ulixes beat a decent field when last seen at Newbury in September but the lack of a recent run could prove to be crucial. The rest all have questions to answer, but Yaa Min is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Daiquiri Bay 2nd Regal Ulixes 3rd Yaa Min

Mudbir created a big impression when scoring at Chelmsford last month and he has to be respected, although this is a competitive race and a 7lb penalty could leave him vulnerable. As a result, preference is for HARD ENDEAVOR, who was third in the Wood Ditton on his debut in April and the son of New Bay is entitled to improve for that experience. King's Charter and High Degree are others with strong form claims, while Lone Warrior is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Hard Endeavor 2nd Mudbir 3rd Kings Charter

CHUZZLEWIT wasn't disgraced in third in this class at Newcastle last month and goes off the same rating. The five-year-old lurks on an appealing mark and could make a winning start for the Seb Spencer yard. King Of Charm finished fourth at Nottingham last time and was dropped 1lb for that effort, so he is one to watch out for. Dembe isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Chuzzlewit 2nd King Of Charm 3rd Dembe

UP THE PACE sprung a 33/1 surprise when scoring by three quarters of a length at Ascot last month and is just 5lb higher. The son of Sands Of Mali took his maiden victory over this distance and could prove tough to beat again. Native Instinct readily recorded his first career success after being gelded at Redcar when last seen and is an interesting contender on his first start in a handicap. Philanthropist completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Up The Pace 2nd Native Instinct 3rd Philanthropist

Buccabay is likely to be popular after making a successful return at Windsor and has a decent chance from his leniently revised mark. However, Trefor wasn't far behind in fourth in that race and, armed with a 3lb pull, must have every chance of turning the form around. Nevertheless, even more appealing at the weights is SMART VISION. Back on a winning mark, this previous course winner is very dangerous to underestimate from bottom weight. Gressington is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Smart Vision 2nd Buccabay 3rd Trefor

BELGRAVIAN performed with credit in both his previous attempts over this trip and this looks an ideal race for his handicap debut. Back on turf and running off a rating of just 67, it would be no surprise to see the son of Make Believe kick on from here. Analogical and Justenzia run for highly respected yards and also warrant close inspection in the betting market. Blue Tempus completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Belgravian 2nd Analogical 3rd Justenzia