John Francome says Hurricane Fly has got to be a knocking each-way bet

"I made money nearly every day last year," John Francome begins before delivering the punchline with precision timing.

John Francome says Hurricane Fly has got to be a knocking each-way bet
Tue, 10 Mar, 2015 - 00:00
Darren Norris

“Nearly on Tuesday, nearly on Wednesday…” Cue howls of laughter. It’s a sign of things to come.

The venue is the Woodlands Hotel in Waterford for the Cheltenham preview night that trumps most, if not all, others.

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