Stiff opposition makes it worth taking on red-hot favourites

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SP forecast 13-8

Just one win in five starts, but wound up last season with a fourth in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster and proved that no fluke when second at Newbury on his return, splitting recent John Gosden-trained Oaks Trial winners Shutter Speed and Enable. That sets the standard.

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Published on 25 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:17, 25 May 2017

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