Brodie looking poised to defeat Statuesque

Barters Hill: can make the perfect start over fences

Barters Hill2.05 Cheltenham

SP forecast 15-8

Unbeaten in four bumpers and three hurdles before turned over in the Albert Bartlett here over 3m in March. That was still an excellent effort in defeat as he made mistakes and did well to stay in contention for so long after being taken on for the lead. Big and scopey, he looks likely to make a better chaser and Ben Pauling's yard is in red-hot form.

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Published on 10 November 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:44, 12 November 2016

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