The Horseracing Bettors Forum has urged the BHA to investigate a major gamble at Hexham
The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF), a voluntary body which represents racing punters’ interests, has urged the
British Horseracing Authority to investigate the background to a major gamble at Hexham on Wednesday when Phil Kirby’s Bushypark won a handicap hurdle after being backed from 16-1 to 7-4 favourite, having been beaten by a combined total of nearly 200 lengths on his four previous outings.
Bushypark finished fifth of eight, last of six, 10th of 15 and eighth of 11 on his first four starts, at SPs of 14-1, 20-1, 125-1 and 28-1, respectively. He was at least 20 lengths behind the winner on every occasion.