There was a preview panel before racing at Aintree yesterday which was shown on the big screen and televisions all around the track. It was composed of two fellows I didn’t know and Leonna Mayor.
When discussing the Aintree Hurdle, the Chairman asked Ms Mayor for her thoughts on the chances of El Fabiolo. She opined “He has had jumping issues, so I cannot fancy him around this track which is such a stern jumping test. If you back him, you will know your fate early after a fence or two”.
Which bit of Aintree Hurdle did she not understand?
I think the two fellows wanted to point out her error but either decided to gallantly save her blushes or perhaps did not want to risk being accused of “mansplaining”.
And to make matters better, Josh Stacey was working as some sort of roving reporter.