Whiskey's fast finish sour for Gent backers

>>Haqeeba looked sure to win the 6f apprentice handicap at Naas when going clear with a furlong to run but the 6-1 chance tied up badly in the dying strides and finished third after touching 1.01 in running on Betfair.

That let in the strong-finishing Future Icon, who won going away by a length and three-quarters after trading at 120.

>>Whiskey Sour touched a high of 400 on his way to winning the Micheal Higgins & Co. Handicap at 9-2.

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Graeme RodwayDeputy betting editor

Published on 3 July 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:46, 3 July 2016

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