UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Just the two declared in the opener, but there is not much between them as MOON ROCKET carries a 6lb penalty for his chase debut success over C&D and would have to give Gamesters Guy 6lb if this were a handicap. The latter finished last of three at Ayr on his seasonal/chase bow and is entitled to have improved for that spin, but it's the yard's form which is the main concern and Moon Rocket can record a quick double.
Prediction : 1st Moon Rocket 2nd Gamesters Guy 3rd null

Top Target finished third at Wetherby on his chase debut and it was a pleasing return to action. With improvement forthcoming, he boasts every chance, along with the unexposed Gaelic Rambler and the market may tell us more about his chances. LADRONNE represents the in-form Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith yard which was responsible for Saturday's London National winner at Sandown. He boasts plenty of chasing experience and was impressive at Sedgefield latest.
Prediction : 1st Ladronne 2nd Top Target 3rd Gaelic Rambler

Knighton finished second on the Flat at Ripon and is an interesting recruit to the hurdling ranks representing last year's winning yard, for all they could be in better form. WHATSGOINGONMARVIN is more experienced on the level and won three times. Now in the hands of Mickey Bowen, his experience will stand him in good stead and the ground was deep when he last won in that sphere at Sandown in September. Punters should keep an eye on Dream's Ka too.
Prediction : 1st Whatsgoingonmarvin 2nd Knighton 3rd Dreams Ka

CUMHACHT reappeared following a lengthy spell on the sidelines to finish a fine second at Ffos Las and that form was boosted when the winner followed up next time. Rebecca Curtis has given her seven-year-old a little bit of time to get over that effort and it can pay dividends. Harry Cobden is an interesting booking for Meraki Mist, who found one too good on his first start for Dan Horsford at Fontwell. That came back in the summer, whereas Kelijoe has had four runs since early October and although he is beginning to prove costly to follow, he will pop up sooner rather than later.
Prediction : 1st Cumhacht 2nd Meraki Mist 3rd Kelijoe

The Moores have been firing in the winners and will be hoping that wind surgery helps Risk It All show more than he did on his handicap debut at Sandown back in March. SCOTLAND THE BRAVE has had the same procedure and although a bit more exposed thanks to his exploits on the Flat, he could be well treated in this sphere. Laughing John also tries handicap company for the first time. He got rid of his rider when short odds at Chepstow in April but, as long as he is more tractable this time, he will be dangerous.
Prediction : 1st Scotland The Brave 2nd Laughing John 3rd Risk It All

PIPERS CROSS finished an encouraging fifth at Lingfield on her reappearance. Emma Lavelle's charge found plenty in the closing stages and that pipe-opener should have brought her on a good deal. Runner-up over 2m5f at Warwick, Roaring Home has a fighting chance if suited by this extra test of stamina. She's preferred to For Gina and Leave Her To Me of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pipers Cross 2nd Roaring Home 3rd For Gina

BEAU QUALI was beaten just half a length when finishing a creditable second to Bear Market at Southwell. That effort can be marked up given the subsequent success of the winner and Dan Skelton's charge could prove the one to side with. George's Lad won his maiden over C&D at the start of the year. Last month's solid fourth at Ascot gives him a shout, while Bucephalus could return to form back on soft ground.
Prediction : 1st Beau Quali 2nd Georges Lad 3rd Bucephalus