Worth taking on short-priced favourites

Credit: Patrick McCann

Guanciale 2.40 Wincanton

SP forecast 6-4

First win for more than two years when landing a four-runner 2m handicap chase at Ffos Las by seven lengths last month for amateur Jodie Hughes. That was only his third run in cheekpieces and he is well treated after a 5lb rise – won off a higher mark over hurdles – but just three wins in 29 runs suggest this inconsistent gelding is unlikely to follow up.

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Published on 12 December 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:36, 12 December 2016

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