'His Newbury form couldn't have worked out any better' - Richard Birch's top tip

12.50 Sandown
1pt win at 4-1 generally

Money has poured on The Cob since prices were released last night, but Top Of The Bill can foil the gamble in receipt of 19lb.

Quite simply, the form of Top Of The Bill’s Newbury fourth to Shearer in a nine-runner conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle in March couldn’t have worked out any better, with the winner, second, fifth, sixth and seventh all successful since.

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Published on 6 November 2022inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:40, 6 November 2022

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