Gamble alert: Sligo runner smashed into 8-1 from 50-1 on Wednesday 🚨

Keeping an eye on the market is always a good idea as it can give you a sense of the level of confidence behind a horse. Although there are no guarantees in this game, it’s certainly a useful tool. Ireland loves a big gamble and there’s another one underway on Wednesday. One runner in the opening race at Sligo has been the subject of sustained market support throughout the morning.

The horse in question was available at 50-1 on Tuesday evening and its price has been slashed to just 8-1. It’s certainly an interesting move and there will many keeping an eye on the situation. Check out our free tips page for daily content across British and Irish racing.

5.05 Sligo

Crystal Pool (8-1, Paddy Power) is the subject of this significant market move. Charlie Moore’s charge has been out of form for a long time and was well beaten in two starts so far this season. The handicapper has responded accordingly however and she has dropped to a mark of 48.

On the best of her form, she should be well in this. She has won two races during her career and both of those were in handicaps, off marks of 45 and 57. The return to claiming company could inspire a return to form as this is probably less competitive than the handicaps she’s been running in.

It would appear that all her best form is over a mile so the extended 1m2f trip is a cause for concern. Perhaps her best effort over this trip did come here at Sligo, when finishing fourth in this race last year. The market support for this mare is sustained and it suggests that a much improved performance is expected.

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