Purser denies short-priced backers to make promising winning debut

Purser (pink cap) gets up to beat Merlin Magic at NewburyCredit: Mark Cranham

>>Purser landed a gamble in the opener at Newbury after going off 2-1 second favourite.

John Gosden's newcomer had looked in trouble in behind 15-8 favourite Merlin Magic when that rival kicked on inside the final furlong and touched a low of 1.16 in running on Betfair, but Purser kept on well under only hands and heels to score by a head and make quite a taking impression after trading at 8.8.

>>Under The Covers sprang a 20-1 surprise in the 5f handicap after trading at a high of 70.

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Published on 18 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:46, 18 August 2017

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