Shock win at Exeter at record odds for British racing Jockey only rode winner as original rider stuck in traffic Blowers, an unconsidered 300-1 shot, became the joint longest-priced winner in modern horse racing history when triumphantly sloshing through the mud to win the opening race at Exeter on Thursday. The meeting at the Devon track was in doubt throughout the morning due to the incessant rain and had to pass an inspection but those involved with Blowers, named after the cricket commentator Henry Blofeld, were thankful racing got the go ahead. Continue reading...