Stick with Al Wukair despite his Guineas defeat

Andre Fabre's colt has more to offer at the top level

Al Wukair (red cap, out wide) runs a cracker in the GuineasCredit: Mark Cranham

Melodic Motion
Winner, 1m2f fillies’ handicap, Pontefract, Wednesday, May 3
There should be a lot more to come from Melodic Motion after this winning handicap debut.

Ralph Beckett’s three-year-old had failed to score in three maidens at two, but the form of her second at Nottingham six months ago had worked out well with the winner, Big Challenge, finishing second to the classy Monarchs Glen at Kempton last month.

Racing for the first time since then, Melodic Motion was given a beautiful educational ride by Paul Hanagan, who allowed his mount time to find her stride and only nudged her out to beat Celestation, who enjoyed first run.

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Peter Naughton

Published on 11 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:19, 17 May 2017

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