'He's a well-handicapped, progressive horse' - Richard Birch's bet of the day

Credit: Edward Whitaker

2.50 Hereford
1pt win at 3-1 generally

Song Of The Hunter appeared to be travelling as powerfully as the winner, Demopolis, when he crumpled on landing two out on his seasonal reappearance at Hereford last month.

He certainly caught the eye of the handicapper, who raised him 2lb for that performance, and it’s a sensible move by connections to use the valuable 7lb claim of Kevin Brogan this time.

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Published on 11 January 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:39, 11 January 2021

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