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Doncaster 17:45

Race 4 Daniel Jones Handicap (5f 3y)

7th Jun 25

Horse
Hiya Maite
Jockey
Lewis Edmunds
Trainer
S R Bowring
Let's dive into the action at Doncaster for the 17:45 Race 4 Daniel Jones Handicap covering a sprint distance of 5f 3y. The going is described as Good-to-soft in places - classic British indecisiveness, isn't it? Starting with our top favourite, Hiya Maite, a 7-year-old gelding trained by S R Bowring and ridden by Lewis Edmunds. Despite a recent dry spell with no wins in the last 30 and 180 days, his long-term form at Doncaster stands out with a 25% strike rate over 720 days. Though the recent form isn’t inspiring, the seasoned partnership between Edmunds and Bowring, evidencing an 8% strike rate over 500 days, could play to his advantage if the old spark reignites today. His current odds of 7 hint at decent value, transitioning away from the usual shorter prices that often accompany him. Equity Law, another tough competitor, comes in fresh with notable backing, especially from the trainer T D Easterby, striking 10% wins over 30 days. The 4-year-old gelding, paired with jockey D Allan who has snagged some recent wins, shows potential. Historically, Equity Law has had a decent run over similar distances and could be the dark horse today, especially if the odds at 8.5 suggest he's slightly under the radar. Over The Blues doesn’t paint the most confident picture either. This 4-year-old filly has modest recent form under K R Burke's training, coupled with jockey P J McDonald who himself is looking to bounce back to winning ways. Their joint efforts in recent races haven’t captured attention, which might be a concern given the 10 odds suggest they’re not out of contention entirely, but definitely not toeing the line as front-runners. The pair need to tap into their not-so-distant past strengths to make an impact. Amongst the lot, Hiya Maite stands out not just for experience but for demonstrated affinity with the track. Even with his recent form far from his peak, his course knowledge and historical data give him the nudge as today's predicted winner. So, here’s to hoping he remembers his way to the winner's circle! Remember folks, a flutter should always be fun, not a fund, so bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:21 am on 7th June 2025

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Course SR 13.07% (from last 551 races)

Course & Distance SR 13.89% (from last 36 races)

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