Well-bred and unexposed filly looks worth opposing now switched to handicaps

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Bella Vita
3.45 Salisbury
SP forecast 7-2

Progressive form this season and she followed her maiden victory at Lingfield with a strong-finishing success over course and distance last month. Eve Johnson Houghton’s filly was going away at the finish and is up only 4lb. She is unproven on soft ground but that will bring stamina into play and she shapes like a stayer.

Conclusion Might be improving too quickly for these. Should win.

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Published on 10 June 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:46, 10 June 2019

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