High-class chaser can make his mark over hurdles

Credit: Charlie Crowhurst

Abolitionist
2.35 Killarney
2pts win

Abolitionist is an intriguing runner in the McSweeney Arms Hotel Handicap Hurdle (2.35) at Killarney.

His fitness has to be taken on trust, and there is also a possibility this is one of those cases when what appears to be a tempting betting opportunity is simply too good to be true. Yet the high-class staying chaser may prove equal to the unaccustomed task.

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Published on 25 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:10, 25 August 2017

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