Richard Birch thinks handicapper has been harsh with last-time-out winner

Credit: Edward Whitaker

2.40 Chelmsford
SP forecast 11-10

Three wins from three starts since joining Phil McEntee, most recently when justifying 10-11 favouritism at the track over 7f. That was a weak race, but he’s still feasibly treated under a 5lb penalty on career-best form.

Conclusion In the form of his life, and can stretch winning sequence to four.

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Published on 10 February 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:22, 11 February 2020

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