UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

JER BATT missed out by only a head when runner-up in last year's renewal and, 4lb lower this time, the five-year-old could well go one better with Oisin Murphy back in the plate. Rosario placed in the Portland here prior to finishing second at Ascot and remains of interest off his current mark, while Woolhampton faced a tougher test in Listed company last time and could make her presence felt back at this level. Trilby and Vintage Clarets are others worthy of a second look.
Prediction : 1st Jer Batt 2nd Rosario 3rd Woolhampton

Aidan O'Brien bids to win this for the 12th time, with HAWK MOUNTAIN preferred of his three representatives. The Beresford Stakes at the Curragh has provided plenty of recent winners of this contest and the son of Wootton Bassett made all when returning the impressive winner of that Group 2 at the Curragh. Stablemate Benvenuto Cellini struck at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Weekend and makes more appeal than Action. Testing ground is a worry for the potentially smart Item so Champagne Stakes runner-up Oxagon may prove a bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Hawk Mountain 2nd Benvenuto Cellini 3rd Oxagon

LAM YAI continued on her upward curve when narrowly beaten in a Group 3 at Ayr. Well clear of the rest on that occasion, Karl Burke's filly is at home on testing ground and looks likely to launch another bold bid. Boston Dan found only one too good in Listed company at York a fortnight ago and enters calculations, while the less-exposed maiden winner Spanish Waltz could prove competitive in this higher grade with underfoot conditions in his favour.
Prediction : 1st Lam Yai 2nd Boston Dan 3rd Spanish Waltz

Colori Forever made a promising start when winning at Yarmouth before running with plenty of credit in a valuable sales race at Newmarket. An opening mark of 84 looks more than fair, but whether he handles testing ground or not is another matter. CHAPTER has no such worries following his nursery success at Salisbury, which came on heavy ground, and a 3lb rise is unlikely to stop him from progressing. Art Lover shaped at Kempton as though an extra furlong would benefit him and he appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Chapter 2nd Colori Forever 3rd Art Lover

Valvano bounced back from a poor effort at Epsom when third at Yarmouth and the drop in trip looks an interesting move, with this being his first appearance over a mile since finishing second to subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech at Kempton in April 2024. Walsingham is unbeaten this year and should remain competitive after a 3lb rise for his Ascot success. However, the less-exposed HIGH DEGREE may prove to be the answer, with the son of Too Darn Hot having every chance of taking advantage of an ease in grade.
Prediction : 1st High Degree 2nd Valvano 3rd Walsingham

EL BURHAN benefited from cut in the ground when producing a career-best effort at Ayr last time and the son of New Bay makes plenty of appeal once again, despite a 6lb rise from the handicapper. Alpha Crucis has run well on his last couple of starts and Ashley Lewis' 5lb allowance is likely to aid his cause. Others to consider include Fantasy Believer, who won over C&D on his penultimate appearance, and Crowd Quake.
Prediction : 1st El Burhan 2nd Alpha Crucis 3rd Fantasy Believer

Dwindling Funds is effective on a galloping track, which is a key factor as he bids to complete a hat-trick. However, a 7lb rise demands another personal best and, with that in mind, fellow last-time winner RAINBOW NEBULA shades preference. This is just his third start in a handicap and, given there was give underfoot when he struck at Ascot, the forecast may help draw further improvement. Rajapour and Tactical Plan are better than recent efforts and also warrant consideration.
Prediction : 1st Rainbow Nebula 2nd Dwindling Funds 3rd Rajapour

The consistent Ey Up Its Jazz filled the runner-up slot in this race 12 months ago and can go well again, despite running off 7lb higher. Ffos Las winner Golden Pharaoh also boasts solid credentials, with deep ground not an issue. However, MYSTERYOFTHESANDS is versatile regarding underfoot conditions and having finished second on his only previous run over C&D - in the first division last year - the Tim Easterby-trained gelding could provide a bit of value. Wobwobwob and Catalyse also command respect.
Prediction : 1st Mysteryofthesands 2nd Ey Up Its Jazz 3rd Golden Pharaoh