Tom Segal with an outsider to back in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville on Sunday

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2.50 Deauville
1pt win

The Group 1 Haras d'Etreham Prix Jean Prat at Deauville (2.50) is one of those races in which there is a reason not to back any of the runners.

Battleground looked to be on his way back to his juvenile form when third to Poetic Flare in the St James's Palace Stakes last time and should have no problem dropping back to 7f. However, the likely soft ground has to be a big issue.

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Published on 10 July 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:10, 11 July 2021

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