Monday banker: Heavy ground will bring out best in mare

Richard Birch reveals Monday's hotshot

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Much better than her first run for trainer Olly Murphy at Towcester suggests as she was trapped behind a wall of horses when the winner made a decisive move at the third-last.

A proven winner on heavy ground at Ayr and best at around 2m4f, Hurricane Rita looks the type to do well this winter and makes plenty of appeal.

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Published on 17 December 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:17, 17 December 2017

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