17:05 Doncaster

Friday 28 April 2023

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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

Off time: 17:06 | Winning time: 3m 52.59s

(5)

Cogital^h²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: David Probert| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 79| C| D

18/1

In good form on the Flat at the start of last summer (won twice). Not so good since but shaped as if needing run when seventh of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this course (11.9f, heavy) 26 days ago.

Form: 13145-7

(2)

Star Angel²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: K Stott| T: G Boughey| OR: 80

10/3

Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in March. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (11.9f, heavy, 11/2) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Respected.

Form: 662-16

(1)

Justus^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: B A Curtis| T: Ian Williams| OR: 72

9/2

French maiden winner who acquitted himself pretty well in handicaps at York and Ascot (both at around 2m) in September. Only sixth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, heavy, 11/1) on return 23 days ago but can make presence felt if coming on for that.

Form: 60437-6

(8)

Quercus Robur^p¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D Tudhope| T: A Nicol| OR: 73| D

10/3

Latest win at Newcastle in January. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Catterick (13.9f, heavy) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously.

Form: 2-15132

(6)

Flint Hill¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: G Lee| T: Ruth Jefferson| OR: 70

17/2

Often in the mix, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 17 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 2173-34

(4)

Ghadbbaan^p,t¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Phil Dennis| T: M Walford| OR: 68| C| D

7/2

Course winner. 10/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, heavy) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 29316-3

(3)

Prince Abu²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Cam Hardie| T: D Shaw| OR: 64| D

33/1

Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 8/1) 28 days ago. Well held both previous tries on turf.

Form: 8135-36

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 10p in the pound

Non-Runners

(7)

Caldwell²³

Weight: 9-9| Age: 6

T: M Scudamore J: Liam Keniry

Forecasts

Star Angel (10/3), Quercus Robur (10/3), Ghadbbaan (7/2), Justus (9/2), Flint Hill (17/2), Caldwell (9/1), Cogital (18/1), Prince Abu (33/1)

QUERCUS ROBUR has developed into a reliable sort and continues in good heart having pulled clear of the rest when runner-up off this mark at Catterick 16 days ago. He shades the vote over Justus and Star Angel in what looks a competitive event.