Tuesday
JollyAllan – Lost
Mendip Express -Lost
Bit of a Puzzle – 3rd at 16-1
Annie Power – Fell at the last, convincingly in front, dashing the hopes of thousands of Irishmen with Willie Mullins accumulators, and saving the bookmaking industry from ruin.
Wednesday
Activial – 3rd at 17-2
At least Winterbourne got one thing right! In the Cross country event Toutancarmont , the French horse, made an unscheduled and unseemly left turn and careered into the rails when nicely poised for victory.
Thursday
Hernryville – 4th at 50-1, a nice each way coup
Edeymi -lost
Black Friday
Thomas Brown -lost
Fletchers Flyer -lost
Jollys Cracked it- lost
Karinga Dancer – non runner
Winterboune Longjohns adds this comment:
“Will you make it clear to my readers, if any still exist , that I have absolutely no connection with Winterboune View, the eponymous private care home for those with special needs in Bristol, that was recently closed after revelations of physical abuse!
I am am sure it would not have occurred to anyone – until you mentioned it! -Ed
Your editor was £250 up on the week, mainly by ignoring the Blog’s recommendations and subscribing to a professional tipping service.