Exciting stayer looks set to relish step up in distance at Warwick

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Highland Hunter
1.15 Newcastle
SP forecast evens

Irish point winner who won a bumper on heavy ground at Kelso on his debut under rules and stayed on strongly to land a 2m4½f maiden hurdle at Ayr last month, again on heavy. He has to carry a 7lb penalty against some potentially smart rivals, but the extra furlong and a half will suit.

Conclusion Exciting prospect who can take this en route to better things.

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Published on 12 December 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:48, 13 December 2018

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