Superstar set to leave shock reappearance defeat behind

Credit: Harry Trump

Altior
2.25 Newbury
SP forecast 1-2

Still just about the superstar of racing despite losing for the first time over jumps on reappearance. Clearly unsuited by the step up to 2m5f on soft ground and will find this test much more suitable (won last two runnings), but suffered a setback before Christmas and slight question mark now.

Conclusion Can't be opposed in this company.

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Published on 7 February 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:38, 7 February 2020

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