Heart and head say the same thing so time to stick with frustrating sort

Plenty of interesting punting opportunities at Gowran ParkCredit: Patrick McCann

De Plotting Shed
3.05 Gowran Park
2pts each-way

It has reached the stage when I will probably get ridiculed for tipping De Plotting Shed, one of my many guilty pleasures, but this is a case of my heart and my head saying exactly the same thing for the Kilkenny Racing Festival Handicap Hurdle.

There is no denying De Plotting Shed is one of the most disappointing horses in training. He remains a maiden over fences after nine outings despite having the size and scope to make a real name for himself in that sphere.

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Published on 5 October 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:10, 6 October 2018

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