“Part of me wouldn’t mind him getting beat, if only so he retires safe and sound and we can remember his superlative days and wonder for ever what else might have been.”
Agree completely with this, Broadsword. I said after his Newcastle fall that he should be retired there and then – he can’t jump any more and he’s too old to be top class on the flat. As you rightly said, even an authoritative success this evening wouldn’t give any indication as to whether or not he can still jump.