Familiar stepping stone can pave way to Group 1 success

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Tattersalls Gold Cup
2.25 Curragh

This race was first opened to older horses in 1985 and in that time visiting horses just lead the home team by 17 to 16.

The Mooresbridge Stakes was used as a successful stepping stone by six former winners, including Aidan O'Brien's Fame And Glory and So You Think. Cliffs Of Moher won the Naas version this month when coming from well behind to beat Success Days comfortably. Held in five Group 1s after being pipped in the Derby, he needs to win at this level and this is one of the weaker openings.

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Published on 26 May 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:16, 26 May 2018

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