Cheltenham layers played a blinder

CHELTENHAM last week showed us how real bookmakers, those who use their own money, behave.

Cheltenham layers played a blinder
Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 00:00

What we were treated to was an exhibition of bookmaking, margins reduced right down to the bone and a case of may the best man win.

The 5-6 on offer about Best Mate in the Gold Cup was a magical price and if the layers had got him turned-over, in favour of 33-1 shot, Sir Rembrandt, then no one would have begrudged them a real touch.

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