SP: 9/1OR 75Wearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Raced here before—
prominent, briefly led after 7th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied and went second before 2 out, led before last, ridden clear run-in, kept on well (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding benefitted from his previous run, which came after a long layoff, the re-application of a tongue tie and the step into handicap company)
SP: 5/2OR 100Won at this course & distanceWearing visorWon 1 of last 510 lengths
jumped right on occasions, led but pestered, hampered by loose horse and briefly headed after 7th, hit 4 out, went clear after 3 out, headed and no extra approaching last
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.