Group-race jollies have more on their plate than odds suggest

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Crystal Ocean
2.25 Sandown
SP forecast 4-5

Last year's winner is class act in the race with an official rating of 125, which is 7lb higher than the next best who has to shoulder a 3lb penalty. Peak form at 1m4f, though, and best effort at 1m2f is 9lb inferior according to Racing Post Ratings, so may not have so much in hand.

Conclusion I think he's vulnerable if it gets tactical.

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Published on 25 April 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:49, 25 April 2019

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