5.25 Doncaster - BetBright CASINO HANDICAP HURDLE (2m3f)
There are several intriguing runners in the closing handicap at Doncaster, with handicap debutant Portmonarch potentially thrown in on Flat form and equipped with both blinkers and a tongue tie for the first time. His form over timber has been dreadful, but he's impossible to assess with any confidence, and if the headgear isn't a sign of desperation, he could easily be on the wrong mark. One who is definitely well handicapped, at least on old form, is C&D winner Harvey's Hope, who has struggled for form since returning from a lengthy absence, but should be fully tuned up after three runs, and has been offered a carrot by the handicapper, enabling him to take a marked drop in class.
That pair are worthy of attention, but preference is for Fire Tower, who looks on a fair mark based on her hurdles form to date, and suggested she might be even better last time at Jempton, travelling as well as anything until turning for home, but seemingly wanting for stamina over 2m5f there. Back in trip, and on faster ground which should help her see things out better, she should be able to build on the significant promise of that effort, and is taken to go close for her in-form yard.
Recommended:
1pt e/w Fire Tower @ 13/2 (general)
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