In-form mare hard to beat if ground is no problem

Credit: Edward Whitaker

The Bay Birch
2.40 Cheltenham
SP forecast 13-8

Hugely improved since joining Matt Sheppard from Ireland and made it 3-5 for the yard when scoring easily at Exeter ten days ago. Is 7lb well-in under 6lb penalty and the bigger worry is the ground as all her form for Sheppard is on bad going. That said, she showed her best form in Ireland on good ground and trainer thinks she might be better on it.

Conclusion Stick with her. She's flying.

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Published on 18 April 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:45, 19 April 2018

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