Stayer looks well primed and handicapped to win

No. 5
Achill Road Boy
2.30 Carlisle
1pt win at 7-2 generally

Achill Road Boy was shaping like a winner on his final start last season when hampered and unseating and his first run after his summer break at Ayr in October was also full of promise.

The nine-year-old was shuffled back to last after getting squeezed out jumping the first that day, but worked himself back into contention only to get tired in the straight.

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Published on 2 December 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:48, 2 December 2018

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