Money down the drain for Plug backers

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>>There was a tight finish to the 1m2f Listed contest at Goodwood, with Spark Plug just failing to reel in First Sitting after trading at 1.17 on Betfair. Surprisingly the winner, who was always perfectly positioned under Gerald Mosse, was matched at 60.

>>Gasta, who came out on top of a three-way battle for the 6f maiden at the Curragh, was another who traded surprisingly high (27). Third home Clemmie was done at 1.12.

>>The rain came in time for mudlark Gordon Lord Byron in the Group 2 at the Curragh. Even so, someone was lucky enough to back him at 44.

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Published on 27 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:41, 28 May 2017

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