Wednesday racing summary

There are clear blue skies this evening in Tring, and today's results also had a much sunnier outlook than of late. So far this month we have had to endure miserable weather, and so far as backing horses has been concerned, miserable returns as well.

I had three back-to-win bets and two of these returned winning profits. Kunte Kinteh and Sashenka won at 15/8 and 13/8 respectively, with better prices available throughout the day on the exchanges.

Today's only lay bet was against Ossman at Uttoxeter. The horse had yet to achieve a win, having run several times in handicap company, and now quite exposed. Running again over the trip of 3 miles, yet with tacky going underfoot this time, I felt he would struggle. The booking of Tony McCoy gave punters a reason to pile on, and the price duly tumbled - much to the layers' delight, and ours. He weakened in the finishing straight, and gave us 3 points profit into the bargain. The lay bets continue to perform at an outstanding level of 95% this month - and remember we are laying race favourites, so this level of success is truly extraordinary. Just as well, as by contrast the Win Bets are currently in need of the support!

More than 7 points profit to add to the bottom line today.