Enough doubts about filly returning from layoff

Credit: Harry Trump

Gymnaste 4.05 Chester

SP forecast 7-4

Travelled well enough over a mile when narrowly beaten at Newcastle on her debut to suggest the drop to a sharp 7f won't be an issue (although she wasn't stopping). That form okay and obvious chance for top yard. However, a bit worrying she hasn't been out since November and just a suggestion she wasn't really helping her jockey in the final stages on her first start.

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Published on 11 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 12:16, 11 May 2017

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