Hot favourite Icespire lets down minimum backers at Ascot

>>Icespire disappointed backers at 1.01 in running on Betfair when she couldn't get past the game 5-1 winner Prosper in the mile conditions race at Ascot.

The red-hot evens favourite looked set to win when coming to challenge well inside the final furlong, but touched the minimum without putting her head in front, leaving Prosper to defy a high of 80.

>>Pour L'Amour (5-1) and Reckless Wave (11-4) both hit 1.15 in running before going past the line in unison in the 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton.

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Published on 3 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:21, 3 May 2017

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