Favourite Royal storms home to defy big prices at Epsom

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

>>Favourite Royal produced a strong late burst to land the 7f handicap at Epsom at 9-1 after hitting 95 in running on Betfair.

Her victory made it two wins from four runners for Eve Johnson Houghton's stable in the last three days and denied backers who had forced 20-1 runner-up Red Tycoon in to 1.16.

>>Mutamaded sprang a 50-1 surprise in the 1m2f handicap at Ripon after touching 95.

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Published on 29 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:54, 29 August 2017

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