Wide-margin winner faces much stronger opposition now

Newmarket: racing on FridayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

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1.50 Newmarket
SP forecast 5-2

Went close in a soft-ground Windsor Castle in June and then when upped to 6f in July Stakes next time before finding 7f and Pinatubo too much at Goodwood. Back on song last time when winning easily in Listed company, but was arguably entitled to win as he did and the second and third have run deplorably since.

Conclusion Obvious claims, but it’s a competitive heat and I’ll be looking for one at a bigger price.

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Published on 10 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:04, 10 October 2019

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