Signposts: Reverend Jacobs looks a cracking bet at Chester

Credit: Harry Trump

When Harry Bentley rides for trainer Ralph Beckett on the Newmarket July course, he operates at a 50 per cent strike-rate. The pair team up with Pacify, who should benefit from cut in the ground in the 2.50.

William Haggas has a 29 per cent strike-rate with his runners at Chester. He sends three horses there today, with handicap debutant
Reverend Jacobs (5.25) looking the best of the trio. Out of the four handicap debutants Haggas has sent to Chester, three have won.

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Published on 28 July 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:32, 28 July 2017

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