Step up in trip can help progressive hurdler improve again

TAUNTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: A general view as runners circle at the start at Taunton racecourse on December 10, 2015 in Taunton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Credit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Bang On
2.45 Taunton
1pt win at 6-1

In-form Bang On has plenty to find if he's to win the Dave Criddle Travel & Thomas Cook Holidays Handicap Hurdle at Taunton (2.45) but there is every reason to think he is capable of a lot better than he's shown so far.

It was a weak novice hurdle that he won over 2m½f at this track last time but he seemed to win with plenty in hand and will definitely appreciate this step up to 2m3f.

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Published on 13 December 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:57, 13 December 2018

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