While 19-runner handicaps for lady amateur riders will not be everyone's ideal betting medium, today's race at Doncaster should not be overlooked. The highly competent Jacqui Kidd, who won the race last year, teams up with Fongs Gazelle (5.10) for trainer Mark Johnston. This gives a vital edge to the well-drawn four-year-old, who ran a good race on her latest start and is well handicapped. Soft ground would be a concern, but Doncaster has had little rain and the ground is just on the easy side.
For a bumper winner, Cape Tribulation (4.05) did remarkably well to win over a mile and a quarter at Nottingham. There could be bundles of improvement in the gelding now that he goes up to 1m6f at Town Moor.
Santa Anita is the highlight tonight, but don't ignore Kirstys Lad (8.20) at Wolverhampton. He only wins when George Baker is on board and they are reunited for the first time this season.
Greg Wood blogs live from California tonight on the five Breeders' Cup races.
