Trading Post: Wolfe Tone open to further progression; potential Wolfe Tone 2.50 Sandown 9-2 generally.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: May 30, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Andrew Barr with the best bets at today's meetings

A USEFUL field lines up for the Bonusprint.com Henry II Stakes and choosing between several of the major contenders is a tricky task, so why not take the alternative tactic and side with one of the few horses open to plenty of improvement?

Ratings suggest that Wolfe Tone is not far off the standard needed to win, and it's a fair bet that he can bridge the gap as he steps up in distance.

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