Inconsistent recent form makes exposed sprinter worth opposing

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Zumurud
3.30 Catterick
SP forecast 9-4

Inconsistent form recently but has recorded three seconds in his last five runs and was beaten only a neck in a 6f handicap at Nottingham 20 days ago. Rebecca Bastiman’s runner is 2lb higher, hasn’t won for a year, and disappointed on his only start at this track.

Conclusion Tends to follow a good run with a poor one and that puts me off.

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Published on 16 July 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:52, 16 July 2019

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