Drop in grade might not be enough for this iffy stayer

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Ralphy Lad 1.30 Southwell

SP forecast 7-4

Drops into a seller for the first time and now 18lb lower than when twice runner-up here last winter, including once over course and distance. Obvious prospects, but has never been the strongest stayer at this 1m4f trip, blinkers have quickly been shelved after he ran freely in them last time and there is plenty pointing to him being on the downgrade.

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Published on 9 February 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:19, 9 February 2017

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