Farcical finish at Haydock as even racegoers can't see winner

Ballyoptic (left) loses his footing after the last, gifting the race to Unowhatimeanharry, who may have won anywayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

There was a farcical end to proceedings at Haydock, when not even commentator Stewart Machin nor on-course in-running punters had any idea what was going on in the ever thickening fog.

Eventual winner Clyne never traded much shorter than 4-1 in running even passing the post, which is not that surprising given TV viewers on RUK or Channel 4 could not see a thing.

Runner-up Le Rocher did trade at odds-on (1.67) as did third-placed El Terremoto (1.36), but anyone taking those prices was simply guessing.

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Published on 17 December 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:55, 17 December 2016

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