Improving young stayer looks ready to strike a blow for the Classic generation

Credit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Dashing Willoughby
3.35 Goodwood
Buy at 5 on index

Three-year-olds receive 15lb weight-for-age from their elders in this Group 1 and in recent seasons the Classic generation have performed well.

In 2015, Vive Ma Fille ran well above her rating of 87 when beaten less than four lengths into fifth by Big Orange and the following season Sword Fighter was able to mix it with significantly higher-rated rivals before filling the same position.

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Published on 29 July 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:17, 29 July 2019

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