More to come from improving mare now she steps up in trip

Credit: Matt Cardy

Touch Of Velvett
2.40 Haydock
1pt win at 6-1

The Howdens Joinery Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Haydock (2.40) is a very weak race and it can go to Touch Of Velvett, who caught the eye when staying on from the rear in a much better contest against the boys at Huntingdon last time.

That run represented a big step up on her previous form and she looks sure to improve again, and there is every reason to think the step up to 2m7f will be in her favour too.

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Published on 21 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:48, 21 March 2018

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