Hard to oppose red-hot favourites judged on strong form lines

Credit: Patrick McCann

Barsanti 2.30 York

SP forecast Evens

Consistent five-year-old who is improving with age and has two wins and a second from three runs at this track. Roger Varian's gelding suffered that one defeat in this race last year when second to Pamona on his only start over 1m6f, but appeared to stay the trip well and sets a clear standard now coming here after a career-best second in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last time.

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Published on 14 July 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:03, 14 July 2017

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