Improving stayer poised to triumph on the Knavesmire

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Betfred Melrose Handicap
(Abandoned in 2008, so nine races under analysis)

Key trends

Won in last three starts, nine winners in last nine runnings
Officially rated 84-95, 9/9
Won over at least 1m3f, 8/9
Won a handicap, 8/9
Top-five finish last time out, 6/9
Carried no more than 9st, 6/9

Other factors

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Published on 25 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:42, 25 August 2017

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