Mr Clarkson finds top gear to hold on

Encore D'Or looks an improved sort and can strike at SouthwellCredit: Alan Crowhurst

>>Mr Clarkson traded at 40 on Betfair when under pressure a long way out in the 2m4f handicap hurdle at Sedgefield, but he found plenty for David Noonan and cracked Bollin Ace on the run-in.

>>In the 3m2f handicap chase at Sedgefield, Callum Bewley delivered a front-running masterclass on Boric, who had enough up his sleeve on the run-in to repel San Pietro (1.36).

>>Stepney was done at 1.1 in the 1m4f maiden at Lingfield, but she didn't enjoy the clearest of runs and was held off by Bishops Cannings (11.5).

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Published on 29 March 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:50, 29 March 2017

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