UK Horse Racing Tips: Doncaster

Al Shabab Storm has solid claims on his close third in the Portland here last month, when KING OF LIGHT could only manage fifth. However, Stuart Williams' charge has subsequently won on testing ground at Haydock and with underfoot conditions in his favour once again, the son of Mehmas is fancied to turn the tables. Ancient State has a bit to find with the selection on running at Haydock but could still make the frame, while Boston Dan looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st King Of Light 2nd Al Shabab Storm 3rd Ancient State

Aidan O'Brien has won this 12 times and NOBLE EXHIBIT can add to his tally. The Beresford Stakes is usually a good pointer for this contest and the progressive son of Frankel landed the Curragh Group 2 in fine style last month. He looks set to make his mark at the highest level at the main expense of Burning Up. Karl Burke's promising colt scored on soft going prior to finding just one too good in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket, while Breacher and Al Hudaiba could fight it out for the remaining place.
Prediction : 1st Noble Exhibit 2nd Burning Up 3rd Breacher

This looks between the two Irish challengers, with BENGAL TIGER marginally preferred. The son of No Nay Never relished the soft ground when demolishing the opposition in a Naas maiden and the Ballydoyle colt can take this step up in class in his stride to edge out Hi Corbett Court. The latter drops back in trip with every chance on the back of a close second in the Goffs Million over 7f at the Curragh, while Crystal Queen makes more appeal than Angels Passing of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Bengal Tiger 2nd Hi Corbett Court 3rd Crystal Queen

NATIONAL HONOUR finished second to a smart type on his introduction at Newmarket and hasn't looked back since, defeating subsequent winners at Thirsk and Kempton. Charlie Appleby's colt has a mark of 90 to defy on his nursery debut but he looks more than capable, while his pedigree offers plenty of encouragement that he'll have no problem with the forecast ground conditions. The recently-gelded Shadow King might do better back at this venue, and Scienza is preferred to Rock Steady Beat.
Prediction : 1st National Honour 2nd Shadow King 3rd Scienza

Better was expected of Desperate Dan at Haydock, but he was ultimately caught too far back and failed to land a blow. He did win this from his current mark 12 months ago and first-time blinkers could sharpen him up, although preference is for ANYASI. Roger Varian's dual novice winner hit the woodwork last time and a mile looks sure to unlock further improvement from the low-mileage three-year-old. Southwell victor Shipbourne is progressive and warrants close inspection, while it would be unwise to rule out last year's Lincoln winner Godwinson because he's dropped to an appealing mark.
Prediction : 1st Anyasi 2nd Desperate Dan 3rd Shipbourne

An open contest in which a chance can be taken on SHAFDAR. Ian Williams' gelding scored with something in hand on soft ground at Chester before emerging from the Cambridgeshire with credit, and he would have finished closer if he hadn't encountered traffic problems. He might need some luck today too and there are plenty of challengers, including bottom-weight Pearl Eye, who continued his good form with a creditable second at York. Janey Mackers is one to keep an eye on following a summer break, while Goodwood scorer A Major Payne is another who must enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Shafdar 2nd Pearl Eye 3rd Janey Mackers

BEALE STREET finally got his head in front on turf over C&D in June and the five-year-old, who has been in fine fettle during 2026, makes plenty of appeal off a 3lb higher mark. Quest For Fun has been running consistently well in recent months and has to enter calculations once again, while others for the shortlist include It Just Takes Time and Crown Office.
Prediction : 1st Beale Street 2nd Quest For Fun 3rd It Just Takes Time

Tolstoy fared best of those who reoppose from a York handicap earlier in the month, having finished third on that occasion, and the Leger Legends winner commands plenty of respect. However, the vote goes to recent Ayr winner STANAGE, who took advantage of a falling handicap mark and may well strike again. King's School and Feel The Need complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Stanage 2nd Tolstoy 3rd Kings School