Big step up in class could see feature-race jolly fail to deliver

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Flashcard
3.50 Salisbury
SP forecast 9-4

Useful juvenile whose sole defeat came when runner-up in a sales race at the Curragh, Flashcard improved from two to three and put up a career-best performance when winning by four lengths at Ascot last time. Reportedly turned a corner at home before that victory and relished the good to soft ground.

Conclusion Big step up from handicaps to Group 3 company and is too short in the market. Oppose.

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Published on 14 August 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:24, 14 August 2019

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