UK racing tips – Friday 17 November 2023

DONCASTER

Race 1 – THINK FIRST 7/4

THINK FIRST (3) tackled some smart flat events this year including a fifth in the listed Lingfield derby trial over 1m4f on the aw in May.

Last seen during July and is open to plenty of further progress now hurdling. Rates highly. Mojo Ego (2) produced a decent fourth in a 2m juvenile hurdle at Kempton. Makes for appeal.

Karaktere Denfer (1) showed promise in France and is interesting.

Race 2 – FEARLESS ACTION 3/1

FEARLESS ACTION (3) scored by 1.25l at Kelso tackling a 2m1f novices handicap chase. Leading chance.

Gone In Sixty (4) has been running well in recent attempts with a Fontwell second over 2m2f preceding a fair fifth at Hereford. May go close.

Fanfan Du Seuil (1) showed ability a year ago when third contesting a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Market Rasen. One to note.

Howyouplaythegame (5) is worth a market check.

Race 3 – INOUI MACHIN 2/1

INOUI MACHIN (3) maintains a promising profile to date with a course and distance jumpers flat race success in February preceding a Chepstow victory during April. Now hurdling and rates a top selection.

Easter Junction (1) showed promise last month at Sedgefield when fourth in a 2m1f maiden hurdle. Shortlist.

Little peter (5) scored narrowly contesting a 2m jumpers flat event at Worcester in September. Holds claims. Samazul (9) could feature making hurdle debut.

Race 5 – EAST END GIRL 3/1

EAST END GIRL (1) found success by 1.5l attempting a similar level 2m handicap hurdle at Hereford. Leading player.

Luna Dora (9) did well at Uttoxeter finishing 2.25l second in this handicap hurdle grade over 2m. Rates highly.

Regally Blonde (2) ran a fair fifth contesting a 1m5f flat handicap at Lingfield aw. Can improve delivering second outing for this season and holds claims.

Vision Of Hope (4) may place.

Race 6 – CRYSTAL MOON 5/2

CRYSTAL MOON (7) scored by 2.75l attempting a lower class handicap chase over this distance at Huntingdon on boxing day. Leading player.

Gaboriot (3) has been going well with a Cartmel hunters chase second preceding a neck victory in this grade at Kempton tackling a similar trip. Respect.

Brave Starlight (6) looks interesting on best form and may feature alongside Gentle Frank (1) who is a previous course winner.

Race 7 – ZWICKY  9/2

ZWICKY (2) bids for a hat-trick following a Sedgefield success and a 0.75l victory in this handicap hurdle grade at Carlisle over 2m4f last month. Leading player.

Immortal Fame (1) showed plenty of ability at Chepstow when 2.5l second among this company tackling 2m3 1/2f. May go close.

Headscarf Lil (6) filled the same position at Perth during September running a close second in a 3m mares handicap hurdle. Thereabouts.

Nickelforce (9) was a smart second in this grade at Hereford attempting 2m6f. May feature.