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Why Klassical Dream should be considered among the staying greats
Klassical Dream: ranks top on Racing Post RatingsCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)
Thursday: 3.30 CheltenhamPaddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) | 3m | 4yo+ | ITV/RTV
Baracouda, Inglis Drever, Big Buck’s, Thistlecrack, Paisley Park and Klassical Dream. What do they all have in common?
No, they aren’t all Stayers’ Hurdle winners. Klassical Dream is without a crown, yet, but all the others have one and the thing that connects them with Klassical Dream is that all had recorded a Racing Post Rating of 170 or higher in a recognised trial for the Stayers’ Hurdle.
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Graeme RodwayDeputy betting editor
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