Rather Be has solid chance on hurdles debut

1.40 Ayr

SP forecast 11-8

Ran a career-best to finish fourth to Ardad in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot but hasn't reproduced that form in two runs since, finishing second at odds-on before being beaten at 4-11 in an ordinary Chester maiden. Steps up to 6f today and this looks a much more competitive race than last time.

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Colin Russell

Published on 5 October 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:46, 5 October 2016

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