Mug's Game: Anyone want to help me in Flooring some Porter tonight?

Gold Cup winner ridden by some girl. Big deal. You’d swear a woman had never won the Gold Cup before. It’s hardly going to make tomorrow’s front pages. 
Paul Townend on Vauban approach the finish line to win The JCB Triumph Hurdle race during day four of the Cheltenham Festival

Paul Townend on Vauban approach the finish line to win The JCB Triumph Hurdle race during day four of the Cheltenham Festival

A NOT undesirable dilemma presents itself on the final day. I’m well ahead for the meeting and have no intention of giving it all back to the bookies. On the other hand, I don’t want to play too safe either because where’s the fun in that?

A happy medium is required. Happy Medium is not a runner today. Pity.

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