'Frankie said he felt well' - the six most revealing trainer quotes for Saturday

There is high-class action all over the place on Saturday as the Flat turf season returns at Doncaster in Britain and at the Curragh in Ireland. The SBK Lincoln (3.35) is the main domestic highlight, but there will be plenty of eyes on Meydan where Dubai World Cup night takes place. The feature race, the Dubai World Cup, closes the card at 4.30.

Saturday racecards| Big-race tips

1.15 Doncaster
SBK Brocklesby Conditions Stakes | 5f | 2yo | ITV/Sky

Robyn Brisland, trainer of Jiffy Boy:

"He's what I call a sharp, early two-year-old. It's the first year we've ever had any number of two-year-olds, we've got 32 in at the moment. He's not the best but he's a good starting point. He's been very straightforward and we make all of ours like that. He's been sharp enough and he won't disgrace himself."

Overnight price: 13-2

1.35 Meydan
Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments (Group 1) | 6f | 3yo+ turf | RTV/Sky

Richard Hannon, trainer of Happy Romance:

"She probably did her best piece of work last week. She's super but it's a very strong race and it will take an extremely good horse to win it. We're very hopeful but she will need to step it up."

Overnight price: 12-1

Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World (Group 1) | 1m1f | 4yo+ | RTV/Sky

John Gosden, co-trainer of Lord North:

"It's a stronger race than last year but Lord North is in great form. He had a nasty throat infection all through last year, which meant we couldn't run him. We got a prep into him in the Winter Derby at Lingfield and he ran very well. Frankie [Dettori] cantered him on the grass and said he felt well, so it's full steam ahead."

Overnight price: 11-2

SBK Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) | 1m | 4yo+ | ITV/Sky

Les Eyre, trainer of Fame And Acclaim:

"He's in great nick, but we could do with a drop more of that wet stuff – his best form has been with some cut in the ground. I'm very happy with the draw, he's been mapped out for the race, and I've done everything in my power to get him spot-on. His form is solid, and we got his wind done over the winter."

Overnight price: 33-1

The Meydan Punt: Nick Driver with three selections for World Cup night

Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) | 1m4f | 3yo+ turf | RTV/Sky

Owen Burrows, trainer of Hukum:

"We hoped we were fit enough to get away with it in the City Of Gold and we were – just. He didn't have a hard race. Last year he picked up three Group 3s, twice carrying a penalty. These are the best in the world so it will tell us where we are and we'll know if we can think of King Georges and Arcs."

Overnight price: 12-1

4.30 Meydan
Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airlines (Group 1) | 3yo+ dirt | 1m2f | RTV/Sky

Todd Pletcher, trainer of Life Is Good:

"He does everything effortlessly and he's impressive every day. His major works leading up to this have been as good as we've seen from any horse."

Overnight price: 8-11

Saturday's domestic race previews:

1.15 Doncaster: trainer quotes and pedigree analysis for Doncaster's traditional season opener

1.50 Doncaster: 'The track should really suit him' – can the top-rated favourite show his class?

3.00 Doncaster: Chindit has form to outclass rivals and maintain unbeaten first-time-out record

3.35 Doncaster: 'He looks a big player' – Appleby bullish Modern News can grab Lincoln headlines

4.16 Curragh: 'He's a nice horse and one I like' – can Johnny Murtagh strike in Irish Lincoln?

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