Layers rejoice after Irish blitz Cheltenham

It was the bookmakers who were all smiles despite a virtual Irish monopoly on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011 - 18:56

It was the bookmakers who were all smiles despite a virtual Irish monopoly on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.

Irish raiders scooped the first six races on the card, but apart from 5-1 favourite Chicago Grey in the opening National Hunt Chase, winners were not that easy to find.

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