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Race fitness can be the deciding factor in Haldon Gold Cup

Credit: Harry Trump

San Benedeto
2.05 Exeter
1pt win

At Ascot on Saturday all the valuable handicaps went to horses that had already had a run and at this stage of the season, match practice is clearly beneficial.

In Exeter's bwin Haldon Gold Cup (2.05) the two best horses at the top of the weights, Diego Du Charmil and God's Own, are both making their seasonal reappearances and I think they will have their work cut out to beat the other three who are race fit.

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Published on 5 November 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:56, 5 November 2018

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