Progressive hurdler can shock higher-rated rivals in the National Spirit

Credit: Edward Whitaker

Dr Des
3.20 Fontwell
1pt win

Lil Rockerfeller might just be my favourite horse in training at the current time and so I'm desperate for Fontwell to beat the frost as he attempts to win the totepool National Spirit Hurdle (3.20) for the second time.

If he's back in the same sort of form that saw him finish second to Nichols Canyon in last year's Stayers' Hurdle, he will win, but that is an if after his below-par effort at Ascot last time.

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Published on 24 February 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:29, 24 February 2018

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