2016 British Champions Day: Donncha worth an each-way bet in Balmoral Handicap

This Roger Varian trained three-year-old shaped with plenty of promise when fourth on debut at Windsor and has since shown improved form to land his next three starts.

In the last of those at Ayr, he made light of a 10lb rise in the weights and step up in grade to run out easily land a competitive 14-runner class 2 contest by 2 1/4 lengths.

The manner in which Morando got the job done suggested he was a handicapper that needed keeping firmly onside and, although the assessor has hit him with a further 8lb rise, the son of Kendargten has come a long way in a short space of time. He could be a pattern performer in the making.

Remarkable has smart for in the book

Remarkable finished just behind Donncha over 7f at this venue following a break and is another interesting contender.

The John Gosden trained gelding won his first two starts this season in good style before finishing a fine second to Log Out Island in a Listed contest at this track.

Remarkable also ran a blinder when a four length fifth of 19 to Ribchester in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at the Royal meeting and the winner has since gone on to enjoy Group 1 success.

That is very strong form in relation to this contest and Remarkable remains lightly-raced after just six starts and open to further progression.

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You’ll find recommended race-by-race British Champions Day bets on the Ascot page of Coral news prior to the flat season’s big finale.

Coral’s top tip: Donncha bets each-way look worth a wager in a typically fierce renewal of the Balmoral Handicap. Morando and Remakable head a whole host of possible dangers.