Frustrating maiden can't be trusted to get off the mark at a short price

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Dorking Cock
3.25 Carlisle
SP forecast 4-6

Recorded his two best efforts over hurdles at this course and has improved over fences in cheekpieces at Chepstow recently. He is up 7lb after winning at that track last time but impressed with his jumping on that occasion and is a scopey type who is a likely improver.

Conclusion The softer the ground the better for him and I’m not convinced he is a bet at odds-on against Fanzio and Court Royale.

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Published on 2 February 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:25, 2 February 2020

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