In-form market leader worth opposing off a stiff handicap mark

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Haasab
3.00 Southwell
SP forecast 5-2

In good form this season and followed his victory in a 2m3½f handicap hurdle at Catterick in January with a good second over 2m4f at Sedgefield last month. The front two pulled clear but he races off a 6lb higher mark and a career best will be needed. Jonjo O’Neill jr is a positive booking.

Conclusion Not a great race and he is one of few in top form. However, he looks handicapped to his best. Opposable.

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Published on 15 March 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 12:54, 15 March 2020

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