Bookmaker largess should be taken with the proverbial pinch of salt

THERE has been a fair bit of furore in England, and here at home as well, regarding that performance – or rather non-performance – by Sariska at York.

As we all know by now, Michael Bell’s filly went off favourite to land the Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks.

But instead of leaving the stalls when they opened, Sariska decided she’d stay put and smoke a cigar instead!