In-form favourites can capitalise on weak opposition

Credit: Patrick McCann

SP Forecast 13-8

Got off the mark at the seventh time of asking when staying on strongly to land an Ayr maiden hurdle at the start of November, and duly followed up three weeks later in a five-runner affair at Catterick. However, that race was dramatically weakened after the odds-on favourite was withdrawn at the start and she had to be shaken up to beat inferior rivals.

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Published on 18 December 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:00, 18 December 2016

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