Tips and analysis ahead of Monday's meeting at Doncaster

The action gets underway at 12.30pm with the finale at 3.40pm. We have previewed all of the action with stats and analysis.

The £8,035 Beginners’ Chase at 1.35pm is one of the feature races on the card and the two and a half-mile event has attracted a small but select field of three runners. Talented hurdler Ballymoy (7/4) has failed to find fluency in three starts so far over fences, finishing runner-up on all three occasions. Having reverted to hurdles in his last four runs, connections have decided to go back over the larger obstacles and he would have a chance on his second to Nube Negra at Warwick over fences in October 2019.

Paul Nicholls has his string in fine fettle and saddles the favourite Stratagem who targets a first win over fences. He unseated rider last time out when a short-priced favourite in a two-runner event at Plumpton, but this talented hurdler is a definite player barring any mishaps. The three runners are completed by 13/2 chance Minella Trump who needs to improve dramatically from a disappointing fifth-placed effort at Doncaster in November.

The other contest worth £8,035 on the card is the Novices’ Handicap Chase at 2.40pm. The market for the 12-runner event over an extended three miles and two furlongs is headed by Shanty Alley (7/2) who seeks to back up an impressive 26-length win at Uttoxeter in December. He has been raised 11lb for that event and is a leading player.

Whatsdastory (6/1) was a solid third on her return to action at Southwell last month and should come on plenty for that run, whilst Garrane (6/1) seeks to back up a solid second at Plumpton on hus latest start.

Post War (10/1) is a fascinating contender for Nicky Henderson. He was well-beaten at Newbury on his reappearance, but he does boast winning form at the track having scored over hurdles at Town Moor in December 2016.

Elsewhere on the card, the £4,300 Maiden Hurdle (1.05pm) looks a fascinating event over two and a half-miles. Royal Pretender heads the market at 15/8 following two solid runs in defeat at Chepstow and Ascot over hurdles so far this season.

Broken Halo (2/1) runs in the colours of recent Relkeel Hurdle hero McFabulous and the £110,000 purchase has his first run for Paul Nicholls following a point-to-point win in April, 2019. Valsheda represents Nicky Henderson and is a brother to smart hurdler Asum. He makes his debut for the master of Seven Barrows in this event.

Doncaster selections

12.30pm First Assembly

1.05pm Royal Pretender

1.35pm Stratagem

2.05pm Truckers Pass

2.40pm Shanty Alley

3.10pm Getaweapon

3.40pm Flemenstide

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