Scoop Six draws in syndicates.Today's probable record Scoop Six will offer combined pots of around two and a half million pounds, and like wasps around a jam pot, the big players will use the power of their syndicates to lay very large multiple choice bets in the hope of making a sizeable profit on their large investment. However, this should not dissuade any punter placing a singel two pound bet, as on most Saturdays, two outsiders win races in which the form book says they have no chance - so it is quite possible an outsider can land today's huge Win Fund Dividend. Russell broke no rules.When the dust settled on yesterday's Glenfarclas Cross Country Race at Cheltenham, it became quite apparent jockey Davy Russell broke no rules when he cut the corner of the course near the privet hedges before going on to win on Dix Villez. In fact, Russell walked the course before the race, and spotted the inside course markers did not preclude him from taking a short cut. If anyone is to blame for the confusion caused by Russell's actions, it should be the BHA Course Inspector, who should have ensured an obvious line of racing for all the runners. Although no rules were infringed, this kind of incident creates doubts in the mind of the punters as to the fairness of racing, and this is not acceptable! Now that this potential problem has been identified, it is to be hoped a solution will be found before the next cross country race at Cheltenham. Meade to walk the track.Noel Meade will walk the Punchestown course tomorrow morning before deciding whether to run his enigmatic Harchibald in the Maplewood Hurdle on Sunday afternoon. His nine year old does not relish heavy going, and unless the current track conditions improve, it is likely Meade will be solely represented in the race by current anti post favourite Jered. O'brien fillies retired.Following the end of the major european flat racing season, Aidan O'Brien has announced the retirement of his gutsy filly Halfway to Heaven and stable mate Moonstone. Sunderland's dispute ends long running sponsorship.As a result of an on-going disagreement about their on-course pitch, Sunderland's, the independant bookmaking firm, have advised Sandown officials they are withdrawing their long running sponsorship of the Imperial Cup. Rapid turn around at Belstane Stables.It appears trainer Ian Semple is to replace Linda Perrett as the incumbent trainer at Belstane Stables in Lanark. Although the parties involved are being tight lipped, it appears Perrett has had her contract terminated after only eleven months in control of the Scottish yard. Archives:
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