Decree leaves backers with burnt fingers

>>Limato landed some hefty bets after going off 9-2 favourite for Newmarket’s Darley July Cup.

The winner was available at a best-priced 7-1 in the morning and went no bigger than 6.4 in running on Betfair. None of his rivals traded shorter than 5 (Magical Memory) to beat him.

>>War Decree went off a heavily backed evens favourite for the bet365 Superlative Stakes, but the gamble went astray after over £13,000 was matched at 1.01.

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Graeme RodwayDeputy betting editor

Published on 9 July 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:28, 9 July 2016

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