You'd have to be nuts not to shell out for a punt on Hazely

McDelta: remains well treated after Carlisle win and can overcome Kempton drawCredit: Hugh Routledge

Hazely went straight into my 72-sheet pocket notebook as one to keep firmly on side after her breakthrough success at Beverley last month, and James Bethell’s progressive filly emphatically rates the best bet of the day in Ripon’s Visit attheraces.com Stayers Handicap (5.00).

It may only have been a five-runner Class 6 maiden handicap that Hazely landed, but the manner of the success suggests she can run up a little sequence this summer off an eyecatching low rating.

The daughter of Cape Cross qualified for handicaps on a plater’s mark following a trio of defeats in maiden company last year over inadequate trips.

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Published on 15 August 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:57, 15 August 2016

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