UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Shadow Dance appeared to find the ground on the quicker side when midfield in the Ebor on his latest start and conditions should be more favourable for last year's third. That said, the vote goes to DURAJI. Dermot Weld's colt was highly tried earlier in the year before finishing fourth in a Goodwood handicap and the switch to a more conventional track may yield improvement. Others to consider include Synergism and Arqoob.
Prediction : 1st Duraji 2nd Shadow Dance 3rd Synergism

Do Or Do Not has been a model of consistency, with numerous placed efforts at Group 2 level, and the drop to Listed company after his third in the Gimcrack gives him every chance of shedding the maiden tag. However, he may be vulnerable to a less-exposed type and HANKELOW fits that bill. Karl Burke's colt made the perfect start at York in June, having cost 750,000gns at Tattersalls Book 1 last October, and the rise in grade shouldn't be too much of an issue judged on that performance. Catullus justified long odds-on without breaking sweat at Yarmouth and is respected along with Convivial winner Frescobaldi.
Prediction : 1st Hankelow 2nd Do Or Do Not 3rd Catullus

A line can be put through LADY IMAN's Nunthorpe effort and she can take full advantage back against her own age group. Her success in the Molecomb arguably sets the standard and Ger Lyons' filly can get her career back on track. Mission Central was always doing enough when landing the Round Tower at the Curragh and the drop back from 6f is unlikely to be an issue. Windsor Castle winner Havana Hurricane must be considered closely, while Revival Power and Military Code fought out the finish of a Listed contest at York and head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Lady Iman 2nd Mission Central 3rd Havana Hurricane

SWEET WILLIAM beat Coltrane into fourth in last year's renewal and has danced every dance at the top level this season, running with credit in each of his four starts. The Gosdens' six-year-old arguably produced his best performance of the year when second to Trawlerman in the Lonsdale Cup at York and he can retain his crown. Sunway finished just half a length behind the selection when fourth in the Goodwood Cup so he has to be of interest. Hipop De Loire is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sweet William 2nd Sunway 3rd Hipop De Loire

Bosphorus Rose is a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver who has struck in three of her four handicap starts, most recently scoring by three lengths at Thirsk last week. She is sure to have her supporters, but CAPE FLORA gets the vote. The daughter of Kingman made every yard of the running to win by two and a half lengths at York's Ebor meeting and even a 9lb rise might underestimate that display. Perfect Your Craft is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Cape Flora 2nd Bosphorus Rose 3rd Perfect Your Craft

CLASSIC CUVEE shaped with lots of promise when filling the runner-up spot on debut at Newmarket and is likely to take a big step forward from that experience. The booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye and it would be no surprise to see her get off the mark. Lady Gormire was beaten 12 lengths into second on her introduction at Haydock, but may relish this extra furlong. Al Qaysiyya isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Classic Cuvee 2nd Lady Gormire 3rd Al Qaysiyya

ART LOVER has improved with every start to date and got off the mark when scoring with plenty in hand at Ffos Las. Any further progression could see William Haggas' colt double up, despite an opening mark of 87. Irish Fighter was found wanting in the Gimcrack but his previous form suggests that he can be competitive in a race of this nature, while the selection's stablemate Magic Stone is another going in the right direction. Others to note are Sword Maker, Peel Park and Sovereign Spell.
Prediction : 1st Art Lover 2nd Irish Fighter 3rd Magic Stone

ROCK OPERA was unable to make an impression when last seen in the Great St Wilfrid, but he can be given another chance based on his narrow defeat in a valuable York handicap in July. Woodstock was touched off at Ripon last time and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Tyger Bay and City Captain should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Rock Opera 2nd Woodstock 3rd Tyger Bay