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La Sorelita
2.20 Leopardstown
1pt each-way

There could be a number of unexposed sorts who are ahead of the handicapper in the 2m handicap hurdle (2.20) at Leopardstown and topping that list would be the likes of Ilikedwayurthinkin and Thatsy who are running off marks of 132 and 131 respectively.

They could prove to be much better than that by the end of the season, but I prefer more experienced handicappers in such competitive heats and it could be worth chancing La Sorelita.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 26 December 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:35, 26 December 2019

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