Front-runner should remain well clear of stayer who needs further

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Road To Rome
4.05 Aintree
Buy at 2.75 in match bet with Ucello Conti

Road To Rome looks the most likely winner of the Randox Health Foxhunters' Chase and he is going to be in the front rank from the off judging by the way he attempted to make all in the Cheltenham version.

He may have found that trip a little too far given he was beaten just over 15 lengths, but he was still eight lengths in front of Ucello Conti who could never get into it from the rear.

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Published on 3 April 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:47, 3 April 2019

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