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Article: Hard-working Fathsta has the legs to win York's Betfair Sprint
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- The Scotsman
- Article date:
- June 14, 2008
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GREEKS bearing gifts is a phrase that should always spring to
mind when trainers go public on why the fates have conspired against
one of their horses winning a particular big race.
As far as today's Betfair Sprint at York is concerned, Michael
Jarvis is of the opinion the handicapper may have overreacted in
raising his colt 8lbs in the ratings following a success last time
out.
"He only won by half a length so I think that was a fairly hefty
hike," said the Newmarket handler, although he did also admit Ancien
Regime "is fit and well, there are no ground worries, and he's
pretty adaptable."
Judging by the betting market, punters seem more inclined to side
with the latter assessment of ...