Richard Birch believes dual Plumpton winner is overpriced

Credit: Edward Whitaker

4.00 Plumpton
1pt win at 7-1 generally

Dual Plumpton course-and-distance winner Scrutinise drops in grade after failing to cope with the step up from a 0-100 to 0-115 last time.

The principal reason this one-time 98-rated Flat performer failed to handle the rise was his erratic jumping, which cost him many lengths in a race won by handicap ‘good thing’ Lightly Squeeze.

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Published on 27 January 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 10:15, 27 January 2020

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