2:35 Doncaster Tips

Mystical Storm is a 3-year-old colt trained by Julie Camacho. He returned from a 208-day absence and was sent off 11-10f over 7f and got beat by only a length, so a lot was expected. 'Travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, challenging and going easily over 1f out, briefly led inside final furlong, headed and weakened final 110yds over 7f.' Disappointed on handicap debut since but has since received wind surgery and is dropped back to 6f, which should suit. Ryan Sexton rides and has ridden Mystical Storm in all four races, so he knows this colt well. He is out of a four-time winner dam owned by today's owner T A Scothern, and Mystical Storm is a half-brother to two winners, RPR 84-85 Snowball Jackson (won 4 times) and Emeralds Pride (won 7 times). Both were bred by T A Scothern, so I would expect a big showing today under Ryan Sexton, 17/73 wins for Julie Camacho since 2024 in class 5 races when taking no claim, and has won 2 of his last 3 rides for Camacho: Carlyle Square 11-2 and Desert Falcon 11-2.

This J Channon-trained 3-year-old filly improved from her racecourse debut to win her latest race over seven furlongs at Wolverhampton 17 days ago, when easily beating the A Watson-trained Arboreous by 4 1/2 lengths. With the in-form Billy Loughnane in the saddle, she can follow up today.

Magic Boy is in stall 5 and runs 22 days after a strong second at Ripon in a maiden over this trip. He showed me some improved form from his debut. The mark is untested but looks workable. Trainer Nigel Tinkler does well with these types, and the 5lb claim from Alex Jary helps a lot. He has placed on this ground and in this class before and should be sharper now. I expect him to track the pace and pounce late with a fair gallop.

Horse number 2 is the one with the best form so can be running well but there are some interesting and less exposed horses in here who could be running well. This selection has a top jockey booked so will be given every chance by the jockey. Distance looks ideal for now.

Horse number 2 probably starts as favourite, can run well but others have chances. Pebble Dash has improved with each run, still has time for improvement. Ran well in defeat on the AW surface last time , pedigree suggests turf will suit.

Queensmaite comes here as a big outsider, which I'm not surprised about. But for me, this favorite is far too short. In races like this, it's an open book. It has a lot to find after a short break, but I think 6f will be the key to this one's potential. It's a very big price, which is hard to ignore.