DESIGNER (2.05) is looking good on Doncaster’s big Flat card.
John Butler’s runner lines up in the 5f sprint handicap a fresh horse after just two runs this season.
He had a breathing operation before making his belated return to action in August and he took a step forward from his modest comeback run when fifth on soft ground at Haydock last month.
Those efforts should have put him spot on for today and he is guaranteed to get the strong early pace he likes with rapid frontrunner King Of Stars drawn not too far away from his berth in stall 10.
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He is well weighted on his York win last year. That defeat of Rage Of Bamby worked out really well and he will not have a problem with the soft ground.
Jamie Spencer takes the ride and he is superb in these strongly-run big-field handicaps. Have 3pts each-way at 14-1. Sky Bet is paying out on six places.
LOOK BACK SMILING (4.25) has a great record at Doncaster.
He won over this course and distance at this meeting last year before returning to the South Yorkshire track for his first start of this season when successful in the Spring Mile.
That consolation race for the Lincoln was hugely competitive and there was a lot to like about the way he swept through from the rear.
He’s not had the races run to suit his hold-up style too often since but his creditable seventh in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket last month shows he’s still in form. Have 1pt each-way at 16-1. Plenty of firms are going five places.
The jumps season steps up another gear with the second day of Cheltenham’s opening meeting.
BOB BOB RICARD (1.10) looked a chaser to follow when winning his first two starts over fences in handicaps at Ffos Las and Worcester.
Trainers Jonjo O’Neill and his son AJ decided to switch him back to hurdles for his two subsequent starts. He ran well but he does look to have much more potential now he is tackling the larger obstacles again.
The good ground should be ideal and he looks nicely handicapped for the opening contest on the card. Have 1pt each-way at 11-1. Most bookies are paying out on four places.
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