Royal Ascot runner-up may need a stiffer test this season

Credit: Charlie Crowhurst

Headway
3.30 Lingfield
SP forecast 5-4

Placed efforts in last season's Gimcrack and Coventry Stakes set a really good standard and he's still entered in the 2,000 Guineas. However, he didn't quite go on as expected after his Royal Ascot second, doesn't have that much in hand on official ratings and may need further.

Conclusion Likely tactical affair won't suit.

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Published on 2 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:16, 2 March 2018

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