Big-race warm order may find the track against him

Lingfield: hosts two Listed races on SaturdayCredit: Edward Whitaker

Thyme Hill
12.05 Cheltenham
SP forecast 15-8

Finished third in the Champion Bumper here in March on soft ground and made a superb debut over hurdles when sweeping to Grade 2 success in the Persian War at Chepstow last month. Not foot-perfect that day but that is to be expected at this stage and he finished like one who will thrive over this longer trip.

Conclusion This is an even stronger race but he looks well up to it.

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Published on 15 November 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:47, 15 November 2019

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