Surprise Mission looks best of day

Surprise Mission, switched from Richard Whitaker to Lynda Ramsden, can land the Napoleons Casino Handicap at York today.

Surprise Mission, switched from Richard Whitaker to Lynda Ramsden, can land the Napoleons Casino Handicap at York today.

It was his run at Haydock in the Be Friendly Handicap which really caught the eye. Still looking a bit burly in the parade ring, Surprise Mission again encountered no luck in the race, but still managed to finish around four lengths fifth of 11 to Sailormaite.

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