Course specialist may be more comfortable at 7f for the first time

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Moonraker
2.00 Ascot
1pt win at 14-1

After 30 runs, Moonraker makes his debut over 7f in the Veolia Handicap at Ascot (2.0). He looks to have been crying for a step up in trip this season and from a mark over 20lb lower than his best, he is well worth chancing.

Moonraker ran well enough over 6f last time and his only two wins have come at this track, so everything is in place for a big effort.

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Published on 6 October 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:17, 6 October 2017

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