Racing: Russell expects Saphir River to flow smoothly
THE Betfair Chase is the highlight at Haydock this afternoon, but the Fixed Brush Hurdle a little earlier is an excellent supporting act, in which the Scottish-trained Saphir River is expected to run well by trainer Lucinda Russell.
THE Betfair Chase is the highlight at Haydock this afternoon, but the Fixed Brush Hurdle a little earlier is an excellent supporting act, in which the Scottish-trained Saphir River is expected to run well by trainer Lucinda Russell.
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The six-year-old hinted at his ability in three starts for Michael Scudamore last season and won a beginners' chase at Uttoxeter on his debut for new connections. Russell said: "He's better on soft and heavy ground. He's an amazing horse, you hardly see him move on it. Any rain doesn't really worry us.
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