Apple’s Shakira 27th January 2018 – Cheltenham – This was not as easy a victory as those she has managed earlier. She briefly looked in a spot of bother after the second last flight and it appeared far from obvious she would pick up the leader for a few strides. This is the first time she has shown some vulnerability and I did consider how quickly she might pick up on a faster surface in March. On the other hand her jockey and trainer seem adamant that she will be better on good going. At her current odds we need … Continued
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