Stiffer track unlikely to suit headstrong sort

Urban Icon leads the field on his way to victory at Salisbury last June: he heads the yard's Classic charge

There's racing at Bath this afternoonCredit: Alan Crowhurst

1.50 Wetherby
SP forecast 4-5

Not hard-pressed to make a winning hurdles debut at Fontwell and ran to a similar level when second in a better race at Market Rasen. Sets the standard, but it's hardly a frightening one and his keen-going tendencies/sloppy jumping will be tested at this stiffer track.

Conclusion Doesn't look straightforward.

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Published on 15 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:32, 15 October 2019

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