Newbury jolly could prove best favourite of the day

Credit: Harry Trump

Lancelot Du Lac
1.50 Doncaster
SP forecast 11-4

Last year's Stewards' Cup winner at the age of seven and no signs of decline just yet as he won a Wolverhampton handicap off a mark of 107 just two weeks ago. Highest-rated in the field and Goodwood win came on soft ground and has run well here on heavy.

Conclusion Plenty of pace in this contest and, while he's the most likely winner, I'll be backing Blue De Vega against him.

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Published on 23 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:00, 23 March 2018

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