Take a punt on this big talent coming back to form in the Commonwealth Cup

The stands are empty at Ascot but the action is electricCredit: Pool

Mums Tipple
3.35 Ascot
Buy at 7 on the index

Fast-forward from the sales race that Mums Tipple won by 11 lengths at York in August to the present day and you would be puzzled at his price for the Commonwealth Cup. At the time, he was a genuine contender for champion juvenile honours, before Pinatubo kicked up a gear.

The answer to those wondering what went wrong is: plenty, but most of it is explicable. He finished lame when sent off 3-1 for the Middle Park and did not run again until the 2,000 Guineas, when his natural speed was muzzled. Predictably, he pulled hard under restraint and made no impression, eventually being eased down.

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Published on 18 June 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:41, 18 June 2020

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