25th Jun 2016 | Horse Racing
Newcastle Tips: Pretend
Fantastic all-weather sprinter whose record on artificial surface is 14118111. Has to overcome a 390-day absence.
The Chipchase Stakes moves to the all-weather for the first time in its history and that could catch out a few of the turf specialists.
When it comes to all-weather sprinters there are none better than Pretend, unfortunately we are taking a risk with his well-being after a 390-day absence.
His record on the all-weather reads 14118111 and two seasons back he lit-up the winter with his exploits. Winner of the Hever Stakes and the inaugural all-weather Sprint Championship he proved top-class on an artificial surface.
It wasn’t just his wins it was the manner he achieved them. At Wolverhampton he dipped below the 23s barrier for the final 2f and at Lingfield he clocked an astonishing 21.49s closing sectional.
His turn of pace is phenomenal and if he is over whatever ailments kept him on the sidelines he could stamp his authority on the all-weather scene again.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 07:49 25th Jun, 2016 but subject to change
