UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

HIGHLAND CRYSTAL confirmed the promise of her impressive debut success when readily beating Tralee Girl in a similar event to this at Newbury in November. With the prospect of further improvement to come, Gordon Elliott's filly could be hard to beat. Manlaga won her only start in France and has to be respected on her debut for top connections. The aforementioned Tralee Girl and Manganese are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Highland Crystal 2nd Manlaga 3rd Tralee Girl

THEDEVILUNO has proven to be a consistent performer and arrives here on the back of a second in Grade 2 company over 2m4f at Navan. The seven-year-old may improve for this step up in trip and should not be underestimated. Rocking Man beat Carlenrig when they met in a Chepstow maiden hurdle in November, but the runner-up went on to win at this level at Cheltenham. With that in mind, Dan Skelton's charge may be able to reverse the form, despite a 5lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Thedeviluno 2nd Carlenrig 3rd Rocking Man

Jetara has not been at her very best of late, but she took this contest 12 months ago and it is far too soon to be writing her off. That said, preference is for FEET OF A DANCER, who won a Listed event at Punchestown in November and only found the high-class Wodhooh too good at Leopardstown over Christmas. Dream On Baby was third on the latter occasion and could make the frame once again.
Prediction : 1st Feet Of A Dancer 2nd Jetara 3rd Dream On Baby

Having continued his upward trajectory when landing Ascot's Silver Cup, Deep Cave merits the utmost respect in his quest for a four-timer. A 2lb higher mark is unlikely to halt his progress, but unexposed stayer GRAND GESTE may prove to be slightly better treated. The Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith-trained gelding was impressive when landing the Tommy Whittle and a 10lb hike looks surmountable. Last year's winner Docpickedme and Josh The Boss are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Grand Geste 2nd Deep Cave 3rd Docpickedme

Having found a rejuvenated rival too strong over C&D last month, compensation could be on the cards for KI WOO. That was only the six-year-old's second outing over fences and a 1lb nudge up the ratings may prove lenient. Noble Park's less-than-fluent jumping may have been the reason for his failed hat-trick bid at Kempton and it is too soon to be writing him off. Nicky Henderson's inmate is feared most, ahead of Newton Tornado.
Prediction : 1st Ki Woo 2nd Noble Park 3rd Newton Tornado

GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES successfully made it two victories from his last three starts over 2m4f at Haydock and is just 4lb higher. Donald McCain's charge is a previous C&D winner and it would be no surprise to see him go in again. Mighty Bandit boasts an appealing profile after scoring on his second chase outing at Newbury and he is likely to have more to offer. Of the remainder, Brookie makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Grain Doudairies 2nd Mighty Bandit 3rd Brookie

Point-to-point winner Elderflower Tonic changed hands for 80,000 pounds in November and would be of interest if the market speaks in her favour. However, HOBBSON'S DAY shaped with promise when second on his introduction at Newton Abbot and would have learned a great deal from that experience. If the six-year-old takes a step forward, he could prove hard to beat. Twenties Icon is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Hobbsons Day 2nd Elderflower Tonic 3rd Twenties Icon