UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Handicap debutant RYEBRIDGE may well prove better than his opening mark representing a yard in fine form. Fourth in novice company at Carlisle last time, the six-year-old steps back up in distance with solid claims. Huntingdon winner Tigga Time faced a tougher assignment back at the same venue in December and cannot be ruled out with any confidence, while Diamond Koda looks fairly treated and could land a blow.
Prediction : 1st Ryebridge 2nd Tigga Time 3rd Diamond Koda

Fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, SIGN AGAIN showed distinct signs of a return to form when third over timber at Sedgefield. A dual novice winner over hurdles, Charlie Longsdon's charge looks on a handy mark for his chasing bow and could be bang there at the finish. Lylian is worth a second look in this lower grade after running well for a long way at Sandown last month, while Noahsgreatrainbow could get involved if back on song.
Prediction : 1st Sign Again 2nd Lylian 3rd Noahsgreatrainbow

QUAY ITEM opened his account over hurdles with a maiden success at Plumpton last month. He pulled clear of his rivals to return the ready winner and it would be no surprise if Nicky Henderson's progressive charge defied a penalty. Carlisle novice winner Tormund Giantsbane looked out of his depth in Grade 2 company at Sandown in December. This looks more his level for now and he rates a bigger threat than Sleedagh.
Prediction : 1st Quay Item 2nd Tormund Giantsbane 3rd Sleedagh

LEAUMEC DE MEE is a work in progress and looks the type to develop quickly as a handicapper. His recent fourth-placed finish at Newbury provides the Dan Skelton-trained gelding with a solid platform to build from and he can go forward now he has some handicapping experience. King Ulanda and North Of Richmond are others with decent claims based on what they have shown so far, while Minella Jury is a must for a betting check resuming after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Leaumec De Mee 2nd King Ulanda 3rd North Of Richmond

A ready winner on his handicap debut at Fontwell last month, MR GRIFFITHS was 26 lengths clear of the runner-up when he followed up in a conditional riders' event at Warwick last week. Given he is 12lb well-in, the son of Masked Marvel is very hard to oppose. Scairp Dubh is also due a rise after winning at Carlisle and with Jack Power now able to use his 5lb claim, he also appears well ahead of the handicapper. Highbury Hill and Jonquilla complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mr Griffiths 2nd Scairp Dubh 3rd Highbury Hill

COUNT ADHEMAR only just lost out to a progressive sort at Ludlow and, with only two chase starts himself, the son of Westerner remains open to plenty of further improvement. He is quickly turned out before a 3lb rise comes into play and makes slightly more appeal than Rehill Relic, who continues to run well but has to concede 6lb to the selection. Connections of Line Of Descent will be hoping that he can improve for a drop in class.
Prediction : 1st Count Adhemar 2nd Rehill Relic 3rd Line Of Descent

Almazhar Garde has strung a number of solid efforts together and is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while 2024 winner Ladronne must enter calculations following his Catterick success. However, the vote goes to Neil Mulholland's SAINTE DOCTOR. She drops in class following a staying-on second at Fakenham 40 days ago and is entitled to improve for that first outing since last May. It's also worth noting that Richie McLernon, who has steered the mare to victory six times in the past, is back on board.
Prediction : 1st Sainte Doctor 2nd Almazhar Garde 3rd Ladronne