UK- Doncaster 4/1

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The Flat is back! Opening day of turf racing on the flat (not over jumps) in GB. Ireland opened last Saturday at the Curragh, where I (redboard) had the $1 exacta ( www.attheraces.com/racecard/Curragh/25-March-2023/1525 ) in their Lincolnshire Handicap  .




Weather looks wet this week, so soft-to-heavy ground is anticipated. Feature race is the Lincoln Handicap (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Handicap) at a straight mile. The connections of 69 horses have held their ground as of this morning, with a maximum field of 22 permitted; horses which are excluded can run in the Spring Mile on the same racecard, with highweights preferred. The opening race is the Brocklesby Stakes for unraced 2yos going 5F, and it typically draws some exciting, well-bred precocious types. There are also two Listed stakes, the 6F Cammidge Trophy, and the Doncaster Mile for older horses.

While you are waiting around for the Florida and Arkansas Derby cards to commence, give a look at Doncaster. First race is at 9:50am ET. You can watch and wager on twinspires & tvg among others.


DON R1 (8:50am ET)- 5f Brocklesby Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 2) (2yo)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/15/doncaster/2023-04-01/834498


DON R2 (9:25am ET)- 1m (Str) Spring Mile Handicap (Class 2) (4yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/15/doncaster/2023-04-01/834495


DON R3 (10:00am ET)- 6f Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/15/doncaster/2023-04-01/834497


DON R4 (10:35am ET)- 1m (Str) Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (4yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/15/doncaster/2023-04-01/830357


DON R5 (11:10am ET)- 1m (Str) Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (4yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/15/doncaster/2023-04-01/834496








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Final fields in place, PPs have been drawn.


Brisnet past performances:

www.twinspires.com/bet/handicapping#/track/ENG/TB/DON/2023-04-01




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GOING:  HEAVY, soft in places


DON R2 (9:25am ET)- 1m (Str) Spring Mile Handicap (Class 2) (4yo+)

Twenty-two runners going a straight mile, with the top contenders split between high and low draws, so maybe two groups emerge on either side of the course. Last year's winner #3- Arthur's Realm (8-1) lines up again following an AW tune-up two weeks ago. Likes the course, wants soft ground, doesn't run into any world-beaters in here, repeat within reach. Draws farthest towards the stands-side in PP22. #15- Broken Spear (10-1) ran fifth in the Lincoln last year, then had two fine runs here over heavy ground in the autumn which point him out. Also had an AW comebacker two weeks ago, now gets outstanding apprentice Billy Loughnane (remember that name) in the saddle for a valuable 5lb off. Blinkers-on, PP14, needs a career best but all arrows pointing in the right direction.

EX- 3,15/3,4,10,13,15,20,21  



DON R3 (10:00am ET)- 6f Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo+)

#6- King's Lynn (6-1) runs for, appropriately, The King (and The Queen Consort). Had a GII victory at Haydock last season before finding GI company too tough at the Royal meet. HFTC (4/2-2-0) handles soft going and could surprise in this group at a solid price. #10- Fast Response (8-1) is undefeated here in two tries, including a C&D win over heavy ground at the end of last season. Seems to be on the improve, but a word of caution as trainer Burke said she was slow to come around this spring and would be better for today's run. Regular rider Clifford Lee takes the yard's other runner FWIW.

EX- 6,10/1,3,4,6,10,11



DON R4 (10:35am ET)- 1m (Str) Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (4yo+)

Despite a wide-open look on paper I'm on the two m/l choices. #2- Awaal (5-1) is a lightly-raced 4yo from the Crisfords, progressive through four starts including an eye-opening four length victory over heavy ground at Redcar last fall. James Doyle re-rides in a notable booking, drew high in PP17 where many of the top choices ended up. #12- Al Mubhir (4-1) 4yo son of Frankel from Haggas yard gets Andrea Atzeni aboard, had two good soft-heavy ground runs last fall, looks the type to have more improvement forthcoming this year. Just a note about low-weight #22- Yanifer (30-1). Low-profile connections have really nurtured this 5yo gelding (18/7-5-2) and he had four wins in ten starts last year. Ran okay in the AW trial for this race, handles the course, ground, and distance. Lots to like at a big price getting weight from everyone.

EX- 2,12/2,5,8,9,12,14,15,22



DON R5 (11:10am ET)- 1m (Str) Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (4yo+)

#3- Poker Face (7-1) jumped off the page at me. I'm not sure how I missed this one last fall, when he ran off three consecutive wins including 10F over soft ground in an 8+ length demolition at Pontefract. Trained by the Crisfords, James Doyle does the steering. Bred on the very effective Fastnet Rock x Galileo mare cross, his older brother is Star Devine, which races in America for Lawrence Goichman/Jorge Abreu as a turf sprinter with black-type and GIII-placed. Big step up in class for Poker Face today, but willing to put my money into the pot. #5- Tempus (9-5) is clearly the class of the field, but has done his best running on good-firm going. Hollie Doyle rides (she won on Friday at Newcastle AW in her first mount on return from a nasty elbow injury over the winter.) 

EX- 3/2,4,6,7 


Good luck if you play!





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[merasmag]

i just made a buncha bets @ randwick, does that count?...

[merasmag]

AU - Randwick - R4
Bet Type Selection Bet Total
EKBKYBX
8

1-7,9-12

$22.00
WPS
1,10

$12.00
WPS
10

$6.00

[merasmag]

omg...i'm not watching anymore

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