Signposts: Convincing case to be made for Watson's charge

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Elysees is 2lb ahead of the handicapper after an easy success at Sandown last week and he should be feared in the 4.45 at Chelmsford. Trainer Alan King is four from nine with winners turning out within a week.

Convinced (8.25, Lingfield) has it all to do on his handicap debut at first glance, but Archie Watson has a 33 per cent strike-rate when running horses in blinkers for the first time. He also has a 40 per cent strike-rate when putting up Oisin Murphy at the course.

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Published on 20 June 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:55, 20 June 2018

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