Racing
Doncaster Place 6 Preview | 28th March
13.20 William Hill Bill Turner Memorial EBF Brocklesby Stakes
Not much to go on, mostly pedigree. Richard Hannon does well in these sorts of events so both A BEAR AFFAIR and THE KALONJI MAN must be worth a second look. Meanwhile, DANCE A JIG and the well-backed BLIXEN FORCE are others to consider in a tricky opener. Hopefully we get off to a good start.
Tips: A BEAR AFFAIR, DANCE A JIG, THE KALONJI MAN & BLIXEN FORCE
13.50 William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed)
This strong-travelling five-year-old MY MATE ALFIE achieved a high level of form for Ger Lyons, winning and placing in multiple Listed events and even finished second in a Group 2 event last August. He wasn’t disgraced on his final couple of starts last term, including a Group 1 at Haydock and will be making his debut for David O’Meara this weekend. He ran really well on last season’s reappearance when second, so fitness is unlikely to be an issue and this race should be run to suit.
Tips: MY MATE ALFIE
14.25 William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap
FAR FROM DANDY scored twice towards the end of last year and has shaped very well on both outings this year, including an eye-catching fourth in the Irish Lincoln two weeks ago. Off the same mark, with Colin Keane in the saddle, this Irish raider must have excellent claims. HIGH ON HOPE is extremely consistent, hardly running a bad race, at least placing in fifteen of his twenty three starts and has caught the eye on his last couple of starts at Wolverhampton, finishing strongly from impossible positions. Off a handy mark, I think he’s a serious player.
Tips: FAR FROM DANDY & HIGH ON HOPE
14.57 William Hill Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed)
This looks like a cracking-looking race and the one to beat is without a doubt DOCKLANDS. Last season’s Queen Anne Stakes winner looks sure to appreciate the drop in grade and has a good record when fresh. He’s finished a close-up fourth on his last three starts at the highest level and sets a good standard back down in class. If Jamie Spencer can time his run to perfection, then the class act can strike on his seasonal reappearance.
Tips: DOCKLANDS
15.32 William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)
The more I look at the feature event, the more I like LA BOTTE. Harry Eustace’s charge was unlucky not to collect the Britannia at Royal Ascot last season (neck-second). He then ran a fine race on his return at Wolverhampton, where he was tentatively handled, staying on well to finish a never-nearer fourth off top weight. It was highly likely that return was used as a prep for this event and his fitness edge will give him a distinct advantage over most. LA TRINIDAD always runs well and has become so well handicapped. He has plenty of smart course form in the book and ran well under a big weight when third at Beverley last time out. He finished a close-up third in the Thirsk Hunt Cup on his return last season and that was a much stronger race than this, and off a higher figure, too.
Tips: LA BOTTE & LA TRINIDAD
16.05 William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Stakes
An intriguing event. VALENDAY ran so well on his first couple of starts last season, placing at York in warm races for the grades and must have every chance with the experience to draw upon. TURTY TREE ran a good race when runner-up on debut at Newmarket in October and is likely to prove an even stronger proposition this campaign. He can have a say in the outcome.
Tips: VALENDAY & TURTY TREE
