Doncaster shorty may not have things all his own way after big rise

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Lilbourne Star
2.05 Yarmouth
SP forecast 15-8

Career-best second time in a handicap when beaten only a neck over this 6f trip at Leicester last Thursday. Has been raised 4lb for that, but new mark doesn't kick in yet, while claiming jockey (only 2-45 this term but on board last time when she got a ten-day ban for stopping riding for a few strides) can take off 7lb this time as opposed to 3lb at Leicester.

Conclusion Trainer Clive Cox is in form and plenty going for him.

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Published on 24 July 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:17, 24 July 2019

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