Review of the day

Just when I thought we were going to get through a month, with luck only having smiled on us – it chooses the very last day of the month, to remind us of the darker side of it’s personality…

Not that Milarrow was particularly unlucky – but he did look the most likely winner of the race, approaching the third last – and consequently traded odds on in running, before being passed by Politeo…

I guess you could say we were about due one – and maybe we were. However, with a potential profit of over 8pts on the line, he was quite a big one to miss out on.

Still, worse things happen I guess (even in the world of TVB !) – and at least Milarrow went close, which is more than can be said for either Jaunty Journey or Red Mile.

Their poor runs were both a little surprising, as our old friend, the market, was quite keen on their chances.

Jaunty Journey was backed in from 14/1 early, to 13/2 at the off.

However, he was never travelling or jumping and was pulled up before the third last.

It was a similar story with Red Mile.

8/1 early, he was sent off a strong 9/2 second favourite, but seemed to sulk in the blinkers; was soon behind – and eventually pulled up.

So a disappointing end to the month – but these things happen…

Tomorrow sees the start of February, the penultimate month of the TVB season.

Jump racing only survives at Catterick and a cursory inspection of the card suggests there will be no tips.

However, I will look a little more closely this evening and confirm either way in the morning.

TVB.