Saturday Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets including 50/1 Doncaster fancy

• Katie Midwinter has selections across the cards on Saturday

• Irish-raider can strike in Doncaster opener

• Likeable contender makes appeal in Aintree handicap

• Silver Sword could take gold at Wolverhampton

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Doncaster, 11:37 - Back Dragon Of Malta E/W @ 14/115.00

Experienced eight-year-old Dragon Of Malta makes his first appearance away from home soil in the 62nd start of his career as he bids for a third success in four outings for Pat O'Donnell.

The likeable performer won twice at the Listowel Harvest Festival in September, including an impressive five-length victory over Mathan, and, although upped to a mark of 82, was subsequently able to put in a good effort in third to Ribee at Bellewstown last month.

From an unchanged mark of 82 here, but without the 7lb claim of returning rider Julian Pietropaolo this time around, Dragon Of Malta can make his presence felt in this field with conditions to suit. He's highly effective in testing ground and is used to running in tough, big field handicaps against tricky opponents in Ireland.

Doncaster, 13:25 - Back Spycatcher @ 11/26.50

Course-and-distance winner Spycatcher was hugely impressive in Group Three company at Chantilly when last seen, streaking away from his rivals in softer conditions to record a four-and-a-half-length success over the reopposing Navassa Island.

He returns to Listed company here for the first time since recording his previous win at this venue, and holds solid claims despite having to reverse form with Montassib. 

Montassib is the one to beat considering the Group One form he brings into the race, however, there wasn't much between the favourite and Spycatcher when they lined up against each other in the British Champions Sprint Stakes last year, and, the Karl Burke-trained contender is capable of posing a dangerous threat, particularly in his current form. 

A solid performer, Spycatcher was only narrowly denied by Art Power in his penultimate start at the Curragh, running a good race at odds of 9/110.00 on that occasion. He is a versatile performer but is suited by softer conditions and has plenty in his favour as he bids for a ninth career win in this 6f sprint.

Doncaster, 14:00 - Back Proof E/W @ 15/28.50

Charlie Hills-trained juvenile Proof is an interesting runner in this contest, capable of putting in a bold bid in his tenth career start under Kieran Shoemark.

The son of Zoustar, who fetched 30,000gns as a yearling, shaped with potential on debut when second to Ardisia, a subsequent Listed winner now rated 108 who lined up in the Grade One Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf last week.

He couldn't build on that opening run in his following start at Bath, but was far from disgraced in his next couple of runs before showing ability from a mark of 69 when a length-and-a-quarter third to Lebron Power in a Sandown handicap.

That was his first run in softer conditions, and he was able to shed his maiden tag in a heavy ground Ffos Las contest in his penultimate start, proving he is effective in testing ground.

Whilst he was unable to reverse the form with Lebron Power when last seen at Newbury, he put in another solid performance when beaten only three-quarters-of-a-length by a promising filly, and, from an unchanged mark of 75, could prove worth keeping onside.

Proof appears well treated at the weights from his current rating and could be capable of showing further improvement in a race which should suit.

Aintree, 14:05 - Back Glengouly E/W @ 14/115.00

Faye Bromley has already enjoyed some success with a former Closutton contender this season, and could find some luck with Glengouly, also formerly trained by Willie Mullins, in this contest.

The nine-year-old gelding is partnered by Sean Bowen, who has a 100 percent success-rate aboard the yard's runners with one winner from one ride for the trainer in the past. The champion jockey is a noteworthy jockey booking aboard a horse who makes his second appearance following wind surgery and is re-equipped with a tongue-tie plus has the addition of cheekpieces for the first time.

Glengouly is dropping back to two miles, too, a trip over which he is yet to try over the larger obstacles, but over which he has proven form as a hurdler. The addition of headgear and a recent wind operation along with the drop in distance could allow him to shape better than in recent runs when he has been sent off at odds of 100/1101.00 and 80/181.00, respectively.

Last year, Glengouly was able to finish a two-and-a-half-length second to Ain't That A Shame in the Grade Three Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park from a mark of 141. Whilst this is a completely different assignment, he is well-handicapped from a mark of 119 should he be able to show a resurgence in form.

Doncaster, 14:35 - Back Rousing Encore E/W @ 20/121.00

Ruth Carr-trained Rousing Encore is on a workable mark of 86 as he seeks a third success of the year, 4lb above his last win but lower rated than when putting in a competitive effort behind subsequent Listed winner Elmonjed in a York handicap during the summer. 

A talented juvenile, the son of Acclamation shaped with plenty of potential for his former trainer Richard Fahey, beating Breege in a Pontefract sprint before finishing sixth in the Coventry Stakes, fifth in the Ballyhane Stakes and second in the Group Two Mill Reef Stakes to Sakheer. 

He couldn't build on a promising debut season as a three-year-old, but recorded success during the winter at Wolverhampton from a rating of 85 before eventually changing scenery and switching yards. 

The likeable gelding made a good start for his current trainer with a couple of decent efforts, before breaking his duck at Ayr and running consistently well for months following. He recorded a 22/123.00 success at the Dante meeting on the Knavesmire, before running well on a few occasions from a mark of 87, putting in a couple of below par efforts during August, but returning to some form since. 

A comfortable success in Scotland saw him return to the winners' enclosure in familiar surroundings in September, appearing well treated from a mark of 82 on that occasion with plenty in hand, but he was luckless on his return to Yorkshire in his penultimate start. 

Rousing Encore must reverse form with Fine Interview, whom he finished fourth to over this course-and-distance recently, but he's now 1lb lower whilst the winner on that occasion has gone up 4lb. 

Rousing Encore is capable of better and can make his presence felt at a price of 20/121.00 under regular rider James Sullivan.

Doncaster, 14:35 - Back Running Queen E/W @ 50/151.00

Kingman filly Running Queen is another contender to consider in this competitive sprint handicap. 

From a mark of 86 with 7lb claimer Toby Moore in the saddle, the three-year-old is one to note and could prove well handicapped. She is unexposed, making only her second appearance in handicap company, and perhaps needed the outing following a 138-day break when last seen at Yarmouth. 

The Ollie Sangster-trained filly had previously beaten Betty Clover to shed her maiden tag at Salisbury last year, before finishing third to the same rival, who went on to achieve a rating of 100, in the Listed Marygate Stakes at York. She once again placed at Listed level to It Ain't Two, who was purchased for 115,000gns subsequently and now resides in North America, achieving black-type and proving her credentials in Stakes company. 

On her reappearance this year, Running Queen could only manage seventh to Lady With The Lamp in a Listed Chelmsford contest, her first start on an all-weather surface, but may have needed that outing, too, having appeared to improve for her debut effort last season. 

She has been sparingly seen so far this year, but excuses can be made for her disappointing efforts and, considering she shaped with so much potential as a juvenile, it could be too early to give up on her. 

Her sole career win to date came in soft conditions, and her dam, Farmah, a daughter of Group One winner Torrestrella, won a Group Three in heavy ground at Chantilly, therefore the surface at Doncaster shouldn't pose a problem.

Running Queen warrants each-way consideration and shouldn't be discounted. She's capable of putting in a bold bid should she take a step forward from her previous outings this year.

Aintree, 14:40 - Back Mahons Glory E/W @ 18/119.00

Nine-year-old gelding Mahons Glory is a likeable horse who hasn't been the most straightforward, often struggling to cope with preliminaries and racing keenly, despite showing he possesses plenty of ability.

He finished second to Hyland as a novice chaser last year at Southwell and, although he failed to build on that effort for Patrick Neville, had his excuses.

Since joining Dylan Cunha earlier this year, the son of Fame And Glory has been in great form, achieving form figures of 1122 before coming off second best in a match at Wetherby when last seen in a run worth forgiving.

He landed a 16/117.00 success on yard debut in March, settling well and getting into a rhythm which allowed him to show the best of his ability, before doubling up at Stratford in his following outing, justifying 5/42.25 favouritism. 

Unfortunate to be beaten at odds of 14/115.00 when upped in class on Jump Finale day at Sandown in the spring, Mahons Glory proved he can be competitive from a mark of 137 and, from a 2lb lower rating here, shouldn't be discounted.

A talented performer on his day, Mahons Glory is still on an upward trajectory as a chaser. This is only his ninth start, and, considering it has taken time for him to settle down and relax at a racecourse, he could be capable of showing further progression and makes each-way appeal at odds of 18/119.00.

Doncaster, 15:10 - Back Lunar Eclipse E/W @ 33/134.00

Four-year-old filly Lunar Eclipse has plenty to find to be competitive against fillies with superior form in this Listed mile-and-a-quarter contest, however, the best could be yet to come from her as she makes only her eighth career start, and she could be capable of improving further beyond her current rating of 83. 

The daughter of Night Of Thunder, who has enjoyed a noteworthy campaign as a stallion, made a successful start at Newmarket in her sole appearance as a juvenile for David Simcock, before managing fifth behind Friendly Soul when upped into Listed company as a three-year-old. 

She was subsequently switching to reside with Kevin Ryan, finishing third in a handicap on the Rowley Mile from a mark of 81, narrowly beaten as the 2/13.00 favourite in her first start for 171 days, before finishing eighth in this contest to Estrange twelve months ago. 

This term, Lunar Eclipse has made three appearances. She improved for her reappearance at Southwell to finish third and second in her following two starts, putting in a good effort when narrowly denied at Hamilton when last seen over an extended mile. 

The step back up in trip on a softer surface could well suit and she remains open to further improvement. She is lightly-raced for a four-year-old and is yet to be exposed, therefore the ceiling of her ability is unknown. 

Well-bred, being a half-sister to Zanbaq as well as the supremely talented Classic winner Field Of Gold, Lunar Eclipse warrants each-way consideration at huge odds of 33/134.00. She's too big a price to ignore and could outrun her odds in the hands of Tom Eaves as she seeks some black-type.

Doncaster, 15:45 - Back Insanity E/W @ 16/117.00

Alan King-trained Insanity has been running consistently well in recent months, from finishing third at Ascot, narrowly denied at the Ebor Festival to a more recent second to Grey Cuban at York. 

He has gone up 4lb in the weights for those three efforts, however, can be competitive from a rating of 100 considering his recent runs and makes each-way appeal under Daniel Muscutt. 

The son of Nathaniel steps back up to a mile-and-a-half which should suit and, although he was unable to make any impression in a run that is worth forgiving in this race twelve months ago, should be able to make his presence felt and make the frame once again. 

It's possible he may be vulnerable to a less exposed, younger, improving rival, however, he should put in another solid performance at an each-way price of 16/117.00, and has won on softer ground over this trip in the past.

Wolverhampton, 18:30 - Back Silver Sword @ 5150/1

Another likeable Dylan Cunha-trained contender on Saturday is Silver Sword, who makes his 31st appearance in this extended mile handicap. He recorded his latest win on the same day Mahons Glory was successful in March, prevailing a neck over No Retreat in different climes to his stablemate, claiming victory at odds of 11/112.00 in the Meydan sunshine from a mark of 89. 

The five-year-old hasn't been quite as effective since returning to home soil, but didn't get the run of things in the Cambridgeshire and was far from disgraced at York in his penultimate start. 

Dropped 2lb for his latest run at Haydock, in which things didn't pan out favourably for him and he wasn't seen to best effect, Silver Sword should be able to be competitive at this level from his current mark of 88. He's a great horse on his day and has previous all-weather winning form, too.

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