Jaw Dropping

I was more than a little surprised to see that Hamilton was abandoned this morning. Historically August is the second wettest month of the year but still. Ah well I suppose the officials know best. Pity though, I was keen to see how PRIMO'S WAY got on after being quoted at a spectacular 33/1 in The Sporting Life. Of the other two TASTE THE WINE didn't get near going off at 7/1. RAIMOND RIDGE was really interesting, however. I couldn't believe my eyes this morning when it was on offer on Betfair at 23 having opened around about 7. Well at more than double value price, I tried to find out if a leg had fallen off. There was no suggestion of anything amiss with the Channon horse, so it was blazing value when you consider the bookie price of 8/1. It showed strongly and finished a close up though held second.

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When you see a value bet like today, it's Christmas come early, grab it and thank the gods. Several years ago, one bookie offered a horse I'd identified, running at Ripon at 20/1. I had my piece then settled back. The horse opened at about 12/1 which boosted my confidence, was backed in to 8/1 and went on to win. Of course days like that don't come along too often and it didn't work out today, but it when it does, life seems sweet.

Tomorrow in spite of a plethora of meetings there are only two races of interest

Newmarket

17:05 MOHEEBB

Windsor

17:10 HANNICEAN

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