I am not a gambler but I couldn't resist hazarding all the sterling I had in my pocket, which wasn't much, on buying a ticket to win a shiny red JAG as I passed through Edinburgh airport.

This car and ten grand to fill the tank with all for nine quid.  What a bargain - but I thought it was a straightforward raffle and instead there turned out to be a spot the ball element.  Given my history of locating the ball a million miles from its proper place in the Evening News my hopes are effectively dashed.