Novice can stroll home before taking on better company

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

3.10 Southwell
SP forecast 2-5

Earned an official mark of 129 after third hurdle start when a ten-length second to Cheltenham-bound Beyond Conceit at Newbury and then hammered some ordinary rivals at Ludlow. Today’s field do not look much better – best rival with a rating is on 113 – and will warrant his short price.

Conclusion Trainer thinks he may have a decent handicap prize in him this spring and has to be winning this if that’s the case. Banker.

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Published on 25 February 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:01, 25 February 2017

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