Coul can be punters’ Angel on flat finale

The traditional curtain-closer to the domestic Flat season, Saturday’s November Handicap at Doncaster, promises to be an exciting finale for punters. With dry weather and unseasonably quick ground on Town Moor, my primary bet on the card is on COUL ANGEL, a gelding ridden by Joanna Mason. This horse has demonstrated impressive form in his last two starts, winning a competitive handicap at the Curragh by nearly three lengths and securing another nice handicap pot at York.

Recently rated 108, Coul Angel appears to be well worth his place among Listed company. His main rival, Montassib, is now an eight-year-old and unlikely to pose much of a threat. Another promising contender is FELICITAS, ridden by Ed Walker, who has never run on soft ground before but showed promise with a close-up second in the Musidora at York.

With the possibility of better conditions, she could pose a challenge in the Listed Gillies Fillies’ Stakes at 6/1. The main betting race of the day is the £75,000 November Handicap, which features current favourite NOBODY KNOWS. He has enjoyed his first two starts, including a novice on soft ground at Ayr and a strong performance at Wolverhampton.

With Ryan Moore at the reins, he looks set for a strong run in the mile-and-a-half race, currently priced at 4/1. Another horse to watch is LORD MELBOURNE, a six-year-old ridden by Harry Vigors. After finishing a close third at York recently, he appears to be on a dangerous mark with 12/1 being a fair each-way price.