Favourite backers suffer big time in early skirmishes at Worcester

Credit: Louise Pollard

The favourite had to settle for second place in the first three races at Worcester, each after trading at long odds-on in running on Betfair.

In the 2m7f handicap chase, Da Baba Elephant (1.15) couldn't get past Jack Snipe and it was a similar story for Wadswick Court (1.07) in the following 2m4f handicap chase as he had to give best to Sonneofpresenting.

Mythical Prince (1.08) looked a difficult ride once headed in the bumper, the 2-5 shot proving no match for Blue N Yellow in the final furlong.

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Published on 10 July 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:02, 10 July 2017

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