Horse racing tips: Watch out for first-time cheekpieces sparking this live outsider into life
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LONGSHOT
QUITE THE GETAWAY (3.33 Fontwell)
Has been running well over three miles and first-time cheekpieces could make all the difference.
EACH-WAY THIEF
VINTAGE FIZZ (3.48 Uttoxeter)
Ran well at Ayr two starts ago and had excuses over further last time.
ROCK OF IRELAND (4.50 Curragh)
Has been hitting the line well over 1m2f and looks ready for a step up in trip.
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