Decimalised odds has been damned in the papers today, yet a massive pat on the back should be given to those bookmakers who like sacrificial lambs offered those prices in the ring at Ascot yesterday.
For sometime I stood on Martyn’s pitch observing the bets coming in and canvassing opinion from those placing them and none came to the pitch because there was decimal odds offered, instead the majority of answers suggested it was convenience as his pitch is opposite the double doors which lead directly from the paddock.
Geoff Banks offered over the odds decimally but it was proof there was no understanding as such when he was 1.76 and those around him were 7-4 (1.75) yet they were being filled in.
Over The Flow is the pick in Hereford’s 3.20 with Nathan Sweeney’s allowance making all the difference. Then the only other selection is Logos Astra in Redcar’s 3.30, he was given too much to do at Epsom last week and Redcar will suit better.
TANYA’S POINTERS
William Knight who enjoyed success in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot yesterday has had three winners from his last five runners
Rebecca Curtis has had three winners from her last five runners plus two thirds
Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes who are no doubt looking forward to Canford Cliffs on Saturday have had four winners from their last ten runners inc two seconds
Jason Maguire and Donald McCain jnr seem to be the team to follow over jumps with five winners from their last ten runners
Racing Post ‘Signposts’ page 28 and 29 today have flagged up that Kieren Fallon has a 40% strike rate at Folkestone
Signposts has also highlighted the versatility of Jim Best who has had three winners from his last seven runners at Hereford and at his local track at Brighton he has a 41% strike rate