Timeform Daily: Doncaster Cup, Friday 14:20

Saddler's Rock (left) winning at Goodwood.
Timeform look ahead to the Group 2 Doncaster Cup, staged over two and a quarter miles at 14:20...
Colour Vision is an improved performer in 2012, backing up his Group 3 Sagaro Stakes success with a gutsy display to land Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup. Third under a penalty in Goodwood Cup since, and concedes weight again.
Aaim To Prosper is a smart performer, runner-up in a listed race at Sandown 2 starts back, though form still falls short of what is required in this. Also has to put a very poor effort in the Goodwood Cup behind him.
Askar Tau won this race in 2009 and has run to a similar level on a couple of occasions this term, including when second to Saddler's Rock in the Goodwood Cup. One of lesser efforts at York last time.
High Jinx is a progressive 4-y-o, winning handicap at Newmarket in June and finishing a fine second to Times Up in the Lonsdale Cup at York last time. Extra 2f shouldn't be a problem and one to consider.
Hurricane Higgins was seemingly stimulated all round by unique test when narrowly landing a 21f handicap at Goodwood in August, and also ran well when third in similar event there last time. This looks much tougher, however.
Masked Marvel made great strides in 2011, winning 3 times, including St Leger. Largely disappointing in 2012, however, running poorly dropped to Group 3 level at Newbury last time. Blinkers now tried.
Saddler's Rock has developed into a high-class stayer, landing Doncaster Cup last autumn and the Goodwood Cup in August. Rare disappointing effort in the Lonsdale last time but still sets the standard here.
Times Up got back to best for in-form yard when winning the Lonsdale Cup at York in August by 2 lengths from High Jinx. 2f longer trip no concern with conditions on the quick side and a major contender.
Never Can Tell enjoyed an excellent 2011, rounding off with victory in Cesarewitch. Has made the frame only once this season, however, and biting off more than she can chew up in this grade.
Repeater had a busy campaign at 2, winning twice, and in the frame in handicaps all 3 starts this term at up to 13f. Will need to improve significantly for the longer trip in order to be involved.
Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Saddler's Rock
2. High Jinx
3. Times Up
Timeform Verdict: Last year's Leger winner Masked Marvel has plenty to prove at present and is passed over. Saddler's Rock may have disappointed at York, but that was surely a one-off looking at his overall record and he is taken to repeat last year's win. High Jinx and Times Up could give him most to do.
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