Better ground can help well-regarded gelding leave debut behind

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SP forecast 15-8

Appeared to have a huge future when runner-up in the 2017 Champion Bumper, but it hasn’t happened for him over hurdles and comes into this race still looking to break his duck over jumps. Although he has plenty in hand on the figures, he has been beaten three times over hurdles at 13-8 or shorter and it’s doubtful he’s worth anywhere near his rating of 135.

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Published on 8 February 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:10, 8 February 2019

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