Williams chaser can improve in cheekpieces

Nansaroy can break his chasing duck at HerefordCredit: Alan Crowhurst

No. 5
Nansaroy
3.00 Hereford
1pt win at 11-2 with bet365 and Betfred

This lightly raced seven-year-old won soft ground in a bumper and over hurdles and looks a likely improver on his third start over fences now he is fitted with cheekpieces for the first time.

Evan Williams' gelding was no match for the useful Waiting Patiently when beaten 20 lengths in fourth over an inadequate 2m1/2f on his chase debut at Sedgefield in November, but improved on that when upped to this 2m4f trip on heavy going at Uttoxeter last time.

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Published on 1 February 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 11:29, 1 February 2017

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