Rapidly improving sprinter can follow up with victory at Ascot

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Roulston Scar
4.55 Acot
1pt win at 100-30

Roulston Scar is a rapidly improving sprinter and has everything in his favour in the Original Harrogate Water Handicap at Ascot (4.55).

The soft ground is no concern, his draw by the rail might be a help and he gets on well with jockey Megan Nicholls, so the only slight doubt is whether he can overcome the 8lb rise for his York win last time.

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Published on 4 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 10:14, 4 October 2019

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