Wrong favourite for feature at Down Royal where class can prevail

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Down Royal: stages the first Grade 1 of the jump season on SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann

Curious Times
1.50 Down Royal
2pts each-way

If you take the form of his maiden hurdle win in January literally, Curious Times simply has to be better than his handicap mark of 116.

The aforementioned race, over the same course and distance as the North Down Marquees Handicap Hurdle (1.50), saw Curious Times coast clear of Black Tears. There was no fluke about it and he was giving the runner-up 1lb too.

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Published on 1 November 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:20, 1 November 2019

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