Forecast rain could scupper hat-trick bid

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First Eleven
2.25 Ascot
SP forecast 11-8

Progressive, lightly raced colt who scored readily over course and distance last time and has fully earned another crack at a Pattern race (disappointed when well backed for a Group 3 two starts ago). Likely there’ll be more to come, but is only third best in at these weights and others may be better suited if the rain arrives.

Conclusion No easy task on these terms.

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Published on 5 October 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:52, 5 October 2018

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