UK Doncaster- 9/13

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Doncaster 9:10- 7f Sceptre Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) (3yo+)

Fille De Reve is out, leaving a field of thirteen. Ultra-competitive stakes for f&m. Siding with the 4yos for the most part. #3- Di Fede (6-1) is winless this campaign but has slowly progressed, including two close-up finishes against males in her last two outings. #7- Solar Gold (12-1) is also without a win this year while keeping good company, close second against the boys and winner Vale of Kent at Newmarket makes her tough in here.

EX- 3,7/1,3,6,7,8

Doncaster 9:40- 1m6½f Mallard Handicap (Class 2) (3yo+)

#1- Saroog (Even) is lightly-raced this term, but is looking for a third consecutive win and is undefeated at the 1 3/4mi distance. #2- Charles Kingsley (9-2) makes the favorite look like a slacker, having raced 13 times already this year with three wins and three seconds. Has faced much tougher horses in last three and will appreciate the class relief offered here. Big chance.

WIN- 2  EX- 1,2/1,2,6

Doncaster 10:10- 2m2f Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo+)

Come for the wagering, stay for the spectacle. The dominant stayer #1- Stradivarius (1-2) faces rival Dee Ex Bee once again, seeking his TENTH straight win in a GI/GII Cup race over the last two seasons. Frankie Dettori rides him with complete mastery, watch it live or catch a replay! Poor #4- Dee Ex Bee (2-1) gets 5lbs today (3lbs last time), but it may not be enough. If you could split the two with #2- Barsanti (20-1), perhaps there's a wager to be found.

TRI- 1/2/4

more to follow...

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Doncaster 10:45- 5f Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (2yo)

Hard to go past the two favorites. #1- A'ali (7-5) is twice a GII winner in four starts, firmer ground today only question. #2- Alligator Alley (2-1) improved readily when shortened-up to 5F. Was close second to Liberty Beach in GIII, needs to find a bit more. #5- Wheels on Fire (8-1) wasn't far off Alligator Alley last time, changed trainers (FR to GB) since that run. #7- Flaming Princess (12-1) has been seeking out winning spots since good run in GII Queen Mary at Royal Ascot, gets a few pounds from the colts, in with a chance for a placing.

EX- 1,2/1,2,5,7

Doncaster 11:20- 7f Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (2yo)

Short field of five. #2- Molatham (2-1) was second by a neck on debut to Mums Tipple, which went on to crush a rich 2yo stakes field by 11 lengths when next seen. Beat Celtic Art in good maiden stakes at York in last, expecting good things down the road with an entry in the GI Dewhurst next month.

EX- 2/All

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