Cheltenham Festival second well capable of going one better

Credit: Harry Trump

Verni
2.20 Catterick
SP forecast evens

Beaten by a lower-rated rival on his chase debut at Exeter and could ideally do with better ground. That said, last season's Martin Pipe runner-up probably brings the best form into this and will definitely appreciate this sharper test of stamina (all hurdles wins came on easy tracks).

Conclusion Can win this before going onto bigger things

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Published on 6 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:17, 6 March 2018

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