4:25 Doncaster Tips

Returning to his preferred 7f trip, he is a likely each-way candidate at decent odds. He has been dropped to a competitive mark at a track where he has already triumphed twice over the same C&D.

Desert Falcon boasts a maximum Timeform rating of 96, perfectly aligned with the demands of a Class 3 race. His consistency on firm tracks gives him a speed base above the field average. He is a true frontrunner/promoter. His style is to push the pace from the opening break. The straight, wide Doncaster track is ideally suited to his stride, as he doesn't need to negotiate tight turns and can take advantage of favorable going to build his speed. Ridden by Ryan Sexton, who has an 11% success rate at this track, he is known for his ability to manage the energy of leading horses on the straights. Presented by the respected trainer Miss J. A. Camacho, who maintains a solid 14% success rate at Doncaster and has a positive impact in middle-distance handicaps.

Race 6 at Doncaster today is the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes GBB Race | Class 2 | for 2yo's over 6f 111y. The going is reported to be Good to Firm. The suggested wager is each-way on the 6yo gelding Galeron from the C. Hills yard. He will be ridden by apprentice Harry Vigors, who will claim 7 lbs. This son of Camacho has been in good form recently. You can draw a line through his latest when he was unsuited by the going. He is better suited here, and the 7 lb claim from the jockey is a plus. Good chance.

Course and distance novice winner last summer whose best handicap effort so far also came here when 3rd off this mark in October. Well beaten at Ascot last time but that's readily forgiven so should run well back here and down into class 3.

Is a little bit hit and miss, but if catching this one on a good day then has a live each-way shout. And with four places on offer, I do fancy this 5-y-o to be among those at decent odds.

It's interesting that connections have gone with a top Australian jockey here. It's also pleasing to note that Arctic Dawn comes here in good nick and if given a decent ride (which looks probable) seems to be undervalued for betting purposes.

4th last time out at York and had a win at the end of last season. Odds as low as 12/1 at other bookies. Take 18/1 if you can.