David Jennings is taking on the hot favourite in Leopardstown's feature

Ancient Spirit
3.45 Leopardstown
2pts win

Lope Y Fernandez only just about gets a mile and is returning from a 158-day absence so the hot favourite is worth taking on in the Listed Heritage Stakes at Leopardstown.

Ancient Spirit is the obvious alternative. He won a Listed race first time out at Navan last June, beating the smart Buckhurst, and held his form together well for the rest of the campaign.

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Published on 13 April 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:26, 13 April 2021

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