Shaneboy Alley was the biggest casualty of the semi-final of the Ladbrokes Gold Cup at Monmore yesterday as the ante-post favourite on www.betfair.com went out in heat three. After a slow start out of the boxes, the 8/11 shot was then crowded at the second bend and struggled to get into the race. That allowed Lemon Pluto to capitalise and win the semi-final, with Express Giant the other dog to book a spot in the final. Eden Star now heads the betting for the Monmore showpiece after he … [Read more...]