Gamble landed as Plead settles the issue

Credit: Edward Whitaker

>>Plead justified market confidence when landing the opening maiden at Lingfield.

Archie Watson's filly had been a 16-1 chance in the morning, but halved in price and scored at 8-1. She traded at no bigger than 14 in running on Betfair and the in-form trainer's last five runners have finished 23531.

>>Van Huyson defied a high of 65 when landing the 1m2f handicap. The 12-1 chance kept on well to hold the late challenge of 7-4 favourite Natural Scenery, who touched 1.44 without hitting the front.

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Published on 5 December 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:44, 6 December 2016

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