Mare a worthy favourite and could even improve going up in trip

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Apple's Jade
1.20 Leopardstown
SP forecast 11-10

Proved herself the best mare around at the moment with two victories over Vroum Vroum Mag last season, including at the Cheltenham Festival, and slammed reigning Stayers' Hurdle champion Nichols Canyon on return over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. She goes up to 3m for first time, but shapes as if it will be no problem.

Conclusion She may even improve for the trip and should be hard to beat.

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Paul KealySenior tipster

Published on 27 December 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:06, 27 December 2017

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