Accordion over-reaction

THAT was some over-reaction by Ladbrokes to the smooth success of Accordion Etoile at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Accordion over-reaction
Thu, 18 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Pat Keane

The firm immediately slashed him to 6-1 favourite for the Champion Hurdle. Ladbrokes are normally very reliable in such situations and you would have to be forgiven for thinking the odds-compiler might just have been at the sauce!

As one who had his few quid on Accordion Etoile at 7-2, it was thoroughly enjoyable watching the contest unfold.

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