Doncaster preview: November Handicap (15.30)

David Metcalf | November 6, 2015

Esteaming caught the eye last time out, and looks decent each-way value in a typically wide-open and competitive renewal of the 1m 4f November Handicap at Doncaster (15.30).

The David Barron trained gelding is on a long losing run, having not scored since landing a 1m 2f contest on soft ground at Newcastle back in April 2014 off a mark of 85.

However, Esteaming has run a number of solid races to make the frame off higher marks – including when runner-up at Haydock off 91.

The five-year-old also posted a cracking effort when third of 15 to Wadi At Hattawi at York back in July off 92 and is now able to race off a reduced mark of 88.

That is just 3lb higher than when last victorious and gives the son of Sir Percy every chance from a handicapping perspective.

Esteaming should be held in high esteem

Esteaming also comes into the contest on the back of three decent efforts, and ran much better than the final finishing position suggests when seventh of 11 to Argus over course and distance last time out.

After being held-up at the rear, Esteaming was making good headway when denied a clear run a furlong from home and after being forced to switch stayed on well to be nearest at the finish and beaten just 2 1/2 lengths.