Questionable how much this one will improve for promising debut

Credit: Harry Trump

SP forecast 9-4

Didn't appear to be crying out for this step up to 2m5f when runner-up at Exeter and Carlisle (at 11-10) and probably doesn't want the ground too soft either. That said, beat 16 rivals at Exeter and the Carlisle winner followed up in a Listed handicap off a mark of 127. That suggests he is is on a competitive mark for this handicap debut, especially with his jockey removing 7lb.

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Pietro Innocenzi

Published on 11 March 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:24, 11 March 2017

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