Many years ago there was a TV series called "Gomer Pyle" where the main character used the term "Gollee" whenever something surprised him or took his breath away. Last night my breath was taken away when Black Caviar strolled away from Here De Angels in an effort that seemed a minor extension to a track gallop. I didn't say "gollee" but instead used a blasphemous word starting with the letter "J" and just sat back somewhat stunned.What has to be remembered
Many years ago there was a TV series called "Gomer Pyle" where the main character used the term "Gollee" whenever something surprised him or took his breath away. Last night my breath was taken away when Black Caviar strolled away from Here De Angels in an effort that seemed a minor extension to a track gallop. I didn't say "gollee" but instead used a blasphemous word starting with the letter "J" and just sat back somewhat stunned.
What has to be remembered is that Here De Angels is a top class open age sprinter quite capable of winning a Group 1 handicap and several wfa races. His record of 10 wins from 26 starts with 2 from 6 at the track and 4 from 10 at the distance is not to be sneezed at yet this fitter sprinter (pre race assumption) was treated with contempt by a 3 year old filly. To add to the doubt Black Caviar was coming back from an injury (dangerous to back horses like this in the long term) and was first up over 1200m (also dangerous depending on the circumstances).
As a bettor and layer on Betfair I am always looking for opportunities and here was an opportunity that needed consideration. I priced Black Caviar at $1.80 and was prepared to take her on at the $1.36 quoted earlier in the day but there is one thing I have learned about laying on Betfair worth passing on. If you take on lightly raced horses with obvious potential to rise to greater heights you are gambling . You do not know if that type of horse is going to become another true champion or just another promising runner that falls by the wayside. If you do take them on the price is all important and last night she was close to my assessment and wisely or luckily I stayed out of the laying side of the equation.
I had a small win bet on Here De Angels, as part of a target betting method I am using, and took a single, speculative trifecta with Royal Ida to run second and Black Caviar to run third. It was a cheap lesson.