Bookmakers were relieved when the third leg of an orchestrated gamble could only finish fourth

What was already a bad weekend for the bookmakers was one winning favourite away from being a great deal worse on Sunday, as Gallahers Cross, 4-5 for the final race at Musselburgh, could finish only fourth after the first two legs of a well-orchestrated gamble had returned as easy winners.

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