This might come soon enough for recent winner

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Cepage
2.25 Newbury

SP forecast 7-4

Twice a winner in native France and defied breaking out in a muck sweat to absolutely romp home over course and distance on his British debut 17 days ago on his first start since June. A 13lb rise looks well within his capabilities, but there are three concerns. This is a much stronger race, the ground is likely to be quicker and potentially the most worrying is whether this is coming soon enough.

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Published on 30 December 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:26, 30 December 2016

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