Plenty of evidence chance juvenile was flattered by debut win

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Il Primo Sole
12.45 Lingfield
SP forecast evens

Looked exciting when destroying a big field on his debut at Yarmouth, but subsequent events suggest he beat a very modest bunch and he was turned over himself at odds of 4-7 when second after racing freely in a four-runner contest at Sandown next time. Has best form but gives weight away.

Conclusion Not convinced he's as good as he looked. A lay at short odds.

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Published on 1 November 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:46, 1 November 2017

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