Expensive loser last week could be worth another chance over more suitable trip

Leopardstown crowd eagerly watch the action unfold

Leopardstown: the four-day Christmas festival continues on FridayCredit: Patrick McCann

Riven Light
4.45 Leopardstown
2pts win

If you backed Riven Light in the Listed race at Limerick last Saturday you would have been counting your winnings a furlong out as Declan McDonogh sat motionless and appeared to be toying with the opposition.

He hit a low of 1.1 in running, but those who tried to be clever by seemingly snapping up free money were left with egg on their faces as there was no petrol left in the tank when McDonogh put his foot on the accelerator.

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Published on 18 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:03, 18 October 2019

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