As some other posters have said, I have mixed feelings about the decision but I can understand why connections have taken it. Such a pity his jumps career has ended with a whimper.
I hope he is not hyped up by the media ahead of a Flat campaign but I know that is a vain hope. While he was visually impressive at Southwell, he didn’t achieve anything extraordinary on the book. Talk of him winning races like the Irish St Leger and Melbourne Cup is premature.