SP: 25/1OR 117Wearing cheekpiecesFresh (61 days off)Won 0 of last 5—
prominent, pushed along and led before 2 out, soon increased tempo and clear, kept on well, comfortably (trainer could offer no explanation for the apparent improvement in form)
SP: 5/1OR 108Wearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Raced here before32.2 lengths
in touch with leaders, headway before 5th, mistake 3 out, soon lost ground, rallying when mistake 2 out, soon weakened (jockey said gelding stopped quickly; vet examined gelding post-race and had nothing to report)
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.