Classy hurdler should take advantage of huge drop in grade

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Rakhine State
2.10 Clonmel
SP forecast 5-4

Second in a bumper on his debut for Gordon Elliott, but hasn’t gone on from that and was off the course for more than a year before finishing sixth at Down Royal in December. He ran to a similar level when third over 2m3½f here last month, but disappointed at Gowran Park last time, albeit in a stronger race.

Conclusion Has an inconsistent profile and looks a risky proposition.

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Published on 13 February 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:24, 13 February 2019

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