Sprinter set to hit top form on favoured easy ground

Credit: Edward Whitaker

4.40 Nottingham
1pt win at 6-1 generally

The long, hot summer proved frustrating for Show Palace, who is a stone better horse with plenty of give underfoot.

Jennie Candlish’s runner has won six of his 11 sprints when the ground has officially been described as ‘soft’ or ‘heavy’, and is high on my list of horses to follow this autumn to win a couple of handicaps off a much reduced mark.

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Published on 17 October 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 10:05, 17 October 2018

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