Well-handicapped stayer can give Newbury form another boost

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

No. 12
Scotchtown
4.05 Sandown
1pt each-way at 8-1 generally

Scotchtown has yet to win over fences, but he started life going straight into handicaps off his hurdles mark of 135 and while he nearly ran to it a couple of times he generally struggled.

However, he has steadily dropped down the ratings and he ran a cracker last time when a two-length third to Carole's Destrier and Ballydine in the Mandarin at Newbury.

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Published on 15 February 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 10:05, 15 February 2019

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