I thought this myself but I’m sure he rode Master Minded not long after in the Victor Chandler
McCoy did indeed ride Master Minded a week later but I believe that Smith did have a few choice words to say after the King George and may have said something in the heat of the moment.
What is the connection between a small English town that kept the same name for over 500 years but was fairly recently renamed, and one of the well-fancied runners in a championship race at Ascot this weekend?
Wootton Bassett now known as Royal Wootton Bassett.
The stallion Wootton Basset is sire of Almanzor, who is running at the weekend in the Champion Stakes.
Wootton Bassett now known as Royal Wootton Bassett.
The stallion Wootton Basset is sire of Almanzor, who is running at the weekend in the Champion Stakes.