2:15 Doncaster Tips

Brave Nation races best at this track, and seems to be on a good enough mark to land this contest. There should be a strong pace, and a headwind which should both benefit this runner.

Seeks a hat-trick having won his last 2 races over 6 furlongs, here on penultimate start. Tries this shorter trip for the first time, but every chance to complete an impressive hat-trick.

Mon Na Slieve thrives on the lead, has strong form on similar going, won decisively last time, and remains progressive despite a weight rise. Blinkers sharpen him further. Major contender.

Muker is in stall 4 with a mark of 83, which is just 1 lb above his last winning mark. He was 6th 13 days ago, beaten three and a half lengths, and did not run badly considering how the race went. He has a 17.9% win rate and 38.4% place rate over this distance, with 20.8% wins on similar going and a 20% strike in this class, so ticks several boxes for me. Trained by Nigel Tinkler and ridden by Faye McManoman, both going well lately. Stall 4 is perfect for his prominent style, and the pace should be strong enough for him to get a good tow. Likely to race handy or lead, and if he breaks well, he looks a live chance here

Burning Cash has only had three runs but won a C5 when second up. He was not disgraced when fifth in listed company last time out and seems on a decent mark for this handicap debut.

Marty Hopkirk is in stall 6 with a mark of 87, which looks workable given he is unexposed and improving. He was 5th in the Listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown 20 days ago, beaten four and a half lengths after traveling well early on ground that suited. He has a 33.3% win rate and 33.3% place rate overall, with a 50% win strike over this distance. Trained by Daniel Loughnane and ridden by Jack Mitchell, the stable is going well, and stall 6 is fine for his natural speed. He should break well, sit handy, and be delivered late. With a strong pace likely and less pressure in this grade, he rates a genuine win chance if progressing again.