'The prospect of improvement is underestimated' - unexposed type makes appeal

Keith fancies a hurdler at MusselburghCredit: Edward Whitaker

Dame De Ruban
1.50 Musselburgh
1pt win at 9-1 with bet365, Hills and BetVictor

Phil Kirby is a dual-purpose trainer and conventional wisdom would suggest that such trainers start the jumps season briskly and enjoy a strong autumn. In general, he is an exception.

It is only in recent days that Kirby's jumps string have really hit form. He has recorded four winners since Friday- mostly on the Flat, but the jumpers are showing clear signs of coming to hand too.

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Published on 4 November 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:56, 4 November 2020

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