Verse gets up late to deny Perfect backers

>>Pretty Perfect touched 1.07 in running on Betfair when kicking clear in the DFS Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster, but the 13-2 chance tired and was caught on the line by proven stayer Simple Verse.

The winner was strong in the market and went off 3-1 second favourite after opening at 7-2, having been available at a morning price of 5-1. She was matched at 50 on her way to victory.

>>Glitter Girl defied market weakness when coming from a long way back to win the opener.

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Graeme RodwayDeputy betting editor

Published on 8 September 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:24, 8 September 2016

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