Inglis Drever\’s win (and Baracouda\’s defeat) in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle was the best result for today\’s bookmakers bonanza.
“The betting ring breathed a collective sigh of relief when Inglis Drever came sprinting up the hill,” said VCbet spokesman Neal Wilkins.
“Victory for Baracouda would have taken millions out of the ring today.”
VCbet reported a bet of £150,000-£100,000, while a bet of £275,000-£200,000 was the biggest recorded at the track.
Freddie Williams, after two horrendous days, landed a profit of £140,000 .
“I’ll be able to sleep tonight and look forward to tomorrow. I will try to make a book on the Gold Cup and, hopefully, having got back what I lost on Wednesday, get back what I lost on Tuesday,” he said
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