The fact that Point Lonsdale has finished so close (after being the first off the bridle a long way out) tells you all you really need to now about conditions.
LD73 Absolutely, the horse is brave and gave his all, but that
aside, Dettori got him over the line, a lot wouldn’t I reckon.
Either way, they rightly both deserve praise.
I expect Kevin Stott watched the race with mixed feelings. But would he have won on the horse? It took a great ride from one of the all time greats, so the owner’s decision was justified.
Cork we’ll never know however you’ve have t wo lesser known jockeys have there day today , let’s face it Dettori got done by Allan today , a brilliant ride
That horse with another year on his back will be a force at 10-12F next year – just watching him in the winners enclosure surround by all those people as they were posing in front of the press clammering for pictures with Frankie continually kissing him on the nose…he was standing there quiet as you like.