Trust in handicap ratings to reveal likely claiming-race winner

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Laurel Grove
5.45 Dundalk
1pt win

Punters face a choice of relying on strong recent form or taking a lead from official ratings when trying to make sense of this 7f claiming race.

Top-weight Eglish has plenty going for her. She arrives as a progressive three-year-old filly who has won her last three races. Besides, she represents trainer Ado McGuinness, who always has a good idea of what is required in events of this type, and is partnered by Colin Keane, who arguably rides the Dundalk track better than anyone.

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Published on 5 March 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:51, 5 March 2020

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