Doncaster Groundworks 'Confined' Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 6m 37.2s

Sir Mangan³⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 130| D

10/11

Best run for some time when just touched off in a driving finish at Bangor. Up 3lb, but has a solid chance for a yard which continues in fine form.

Form: 20-F792

Lough Derg Jewel⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: W T Kennedy| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 126

3/1

Won his first two races over fences last winter, but has lost his way since. May be better suited to this small field, but comes with risks attached.

Form: 117-36P

Azure Fly^p,t²⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: J J Burke| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 117| BF| D

2/1

Has not won for more than a year, but ran well to be second in a veterans' contest at Southwell last month. Competes off the same mark which gives him every chance.

Form: 6PP-442

Forecasts

Sir Mangan (10/11), Azure Fly (2/1), Lough Derg Jewel (3/1)

Lough Derg Jewel is capable enough, but recent efforts have been disappointing, so this could develop into a shoot-out between the 10-year-olds Azure Fly and SIR MANGAN. The former looks the most likely pacesetter and could get an uncontested lead which would enhance his prospects, but slight preference is for the selection, who was unlucky not to win last time and can gain compensation.