Tom Segal believes class can come to fore in competitive Ludlow handicap chase

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Townshend
2.05 Ludlow
1pt win at 8-1

Townshend is back down to his last winning mark and he shaped as though he was running back into form in a better race at Ascot last time.

At Ascot, Townshend travelled well and made good ground to be upsides the leaders on the turn for home. He was left behind from the second-last but kept on trying all the way to the line and that should have put him spot on for the Corrie Cup Handicap Chase at Ludlow (2.05).

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Published on 2 December 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:40, 2 December 2020

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