118 pts staked. The one I didn't back, Sea Youmzain obviously won (9/4). Bromance probably has to be dropped.
Non runners
Dame Gladys 10pts Emmaus 10pts Alfarris 5pts
Tin Hat finished second returning 16pts.
Choral Music won returning 30pts
God Given won at 9/4 returning 32.5
Golden Wolf was 2nd again returning 14.5pts
I don't know what the chances are of finishing up exactly level after backing 15 horses but whatever they are that's what's happened.
Golden Wolf is one of those annoying horses that is too consistent for its own good. It has gone up 14 1lbs since its last win and has been placed every time (second four times). The sort of horse it would be great to own and it keeps making little bits of profit with places but is locked in a battle with the handicapper which is stopping it from actually winning a race.
Oliver Reed needs softer ground. It has gone on Good to Firm three times and ran poorly every time. The handicapper may well drop it down a pound or two but the handicap mark is not the problem, the ground is (not that yesterday's run was a handicap but you know what I mean). I reckon that even on a mark of 80 on good ground or softer we will see a different animal. I wouldn't be surprised to see it appear on the all weather next where it could win a maiden or a handicap if it finds the surface to its liking.
Latrobe won at odds on. I've seen someone tipping this as an Irish Derby bet at 50/1. I've chucked a couple of quid each way at it just for a giggle.