Ben Morgan’s profits are boosted by a rising star of the jockey ranks

Ben Morgan’s
DIARY OF AN AMATEUR PUNTER

James Bowen

After such a fantastic 2017, when I achieved 11 profitable months out of 12, expectations were naturally high going into 2018. The New Year’s Day meeting at Cheltenham was an ideal place to start as it is always a highlight of the National Hunt season.
I pinned my hopes on Top Gamble in the 2m 4f handicap chase as he seemed to have everything in his favour. He had his desired soft ground and the race was a big drop in grade after he respectably chase...