What a proper Compton Charlie

Only a successful lay bet this evening stopped today being one of total embarrassment. All five of my win bets went down, none of them even placing. I have suffered white-washes before and I will see them again without a doubt, but it doesn't stop it hurting all the same. It's your pride more than anything that takes a denting - after all, I am supposed to be good at finding winners. As expected, on days like today I get the same old emails from a few, shall we say "disappointed" people, taking a trial week. If these emails didn't prick my sensitivity even just a little, then I wouldn't be human.

However, I know, as indeed THEY know, they have also had days when all their bets lose. In that respect, I am no different - but the one key difference being that I am prepared to put my opinion and credibility on the line pretty much each and every day of the year. But I am happy for those who feel they need to mock, if it somehow boosts their own withering self-esteem and makes them feel better about themselves.

Importantly, I can still post a running profit for the month so far, and today was simply a question of seeing some profit slip away.

Compton Charlie was running in a class 5 handicap at Windsor this evening. He has been banging on the door of a second win since his only victory back in the Spring. However, a succession of near misses has seen his mark move up by 6lbs, and I don't think he will win again until the handicapper lets loose his grip a little. He was sent off the 11/4F and I was happy to lay him to lose at that price. After an effort 2f out he was soon beaten.

Profit so far this month: 7.5 pts
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