Rock improving with age and ready to roll

Our expert with the performances that caught his eye last week

Battered
Fifth, 6f handicap, Pontefract, Tuesday, April 11
Battered put in decent late work and will be sharper next time after this first run in six months.

Settled in rear, William Haggas’s three-year-old was a little green when switched to find an opening on the outer and wasn’t hit with the whip when unable to close on the leaders in a good race won by the classy Brian The Snail.

Gelded before winning at Yarmouth over 6f last term and second in a competitive nursery on his final start at two, he has more to offer this year.

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Published on 20 April 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:23, 20 April 2017

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