Tom Segal with one to back dropping in class at Nottingham

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Helvetian
4.05 Nottingham
1pt win at 11-1

Helvetian ran really well in a better race than this on his comeback run under similar conditions at Haydock and had no chance from his draw in the Ayr Bronze Cup last time.

The handicapper has dropped him a few pounds and he has top claimer Ray Dawson taking an additional 5lb off, so he is clearly handicapped to win and this is the first time he's been eligible for a Class 5 handicap in his career.

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Published on 30 September 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 10:30, 1 October 2020

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