Course winner can score off lower hurdles mark

Credit: Harry Trump

Persian Wind
12.55 Tramore
1pt win
Best Of Dubai
3.40 Tramore
2pts win

Despite the note of unease struck by a couple of defeats over hurdles in recent months,Persian Wind makes considerable appeal in the 2m handicap at 12.55.

The Philip Dempsey-trained gelding coped with much more demanding opposition to win a handicap chase at Gowran, earning a promotion in the ratings to a very respectable 117.

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Alan SweetmanFeatures writer

Published on 13 December 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:38, 13 December 2017

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