Horse racing tips: Three outsiders who can smash the bookies on day one of York Ebor Festival
FIVER FLUTTER Horse racing tips: Three outsiders who can smash the bookies on day one of York Ebor Festival
SUN Racing's tips for day one of the York Ebor Festival are below.
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LONGSHOT
TERRORISE (4.10 York)
He sneaks in here off bottom weight and was a game winner over course and distance last time out.
EACH-WAY THIEF
JORDAN ELECTRICS (1.50 York)
He was second in this race 12 months ago and can make the frame again.
LUNA A INBHIR NIS (4.45 York)
She has won five times this season including over this course and distance latest.
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