Stayer could have his perfect conditions

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

No. 5
Diocletian
5.35 Sandown
1pt win at 8-1 generally

Diocletian is well worth forgiving his tailed-off effort in the Chester Plate in May as the ground was barely raceable and he obviously didn't stay the trip.

That was the day when no more than half the field finished within 40 lengths of the winner in the Chester Cup and it would be wise to ignore all the form on that afternoon.

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Published on 15 June 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:49, 15 June 2019

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