Quick ground makes front-runner an attractive option for in-form stable

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Blonde Warrior
3.50 Newmarket
1pt win at 9-2 generally

He's missed a couple of potential engagements due to soft ground recently but conditions won’t be a problem at Newmarket and the quick going should bring out the best in him.

The only confirmed front-runner in the race, Blonde Warrior has a big chance of making all under Robert Havlin in this small field 7f handicap for trainer Hugo Palmer, who has his string in fantastic form with a 28 per cent strike-rate (7-25) in the last fortnight.

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Published on 3 August 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:56, 3 August 2019

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