Proven dirt performer looks a steal in match with turf star

Credit: Patrick McCann

Mendelssohn
9.44 Churchill Downs
Buy in a match bet with Roaring Lion at 1.25

This stands out like a sore thumb given Roaring Lion comes into this race having yet to run on dirt.

John Gosden’s colt might be a US-bred, but his pedigree is more in keeping with what you would expect from a turf performer and an ultra-competitive race likes this on dirt is going to be a shock.

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Published on 2 November 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:20, 2 November 2018

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