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Think Zacinto will be suited by the 10 furlongs and he’s my tentative choice.
Somehow, I can’t see Dar Re Mi finishing in the first three.
Even if Hearts Of Fire had a clear run he wouldn’t have beaten Canford Cliffs.
It’s the ease in which CC travels in his race whilst all the other begin to work. And then anticipation that follows as you wait for Hughes to push the button and unleash the beast.
I love this horse!
Back in the days when all we had was the 4 terrestrial TV channels and radio, racing was quite popular. Falling viewing figures could also be something to do with numerous satelite channels and the internet all being increasingly popular allowing a greater diversity of other sports to dilute the interest in racing.
The burst of acceleration the winner displayed appeared impressive, but at that time he was asked to go past a horse who you could forgive for tiring after he had been out on his own for much of the race.
As I mentioned in another thread, despite the winner landing the prize by a distance of 7L, he only put a further 3L between himself and Rewilding down the straight, despite the Godolphin colt pitching three furlongs out and clearly not enjoying coming down the hill. Later, Frankie Dettori would say that his colt is ‘more of a Leger horse’.
Firstly, I think Workforce’s victory is one of the finest Derby wins I’ve seen. The race itself looked like a combo of those from Shergar, Slip Anchor and Nashwan. IMO, it made Sea The Stars’ Derby appear mediocre in comparison.
What impressed me was not only Workforces burst of acceleration from 3 furlongs out to leave the chasing pack in his wake but the way he sustained his run all the way to the winning line without showing any signs of stopping. Such energy and a wonderful stride!
There may be excuses for Jan Vermeer, Rewilding, At First Sight, etc but I don’t think they’d have beaten him anyway judging by Workforce’s sublime performance. If a horse can cope with Epsom, then it should handle any other track.
We have a crackerjack with Workforce.
Bullet Train for me. Always struck me as a Derby horse when he won as a 2YO.
Coordinated Cut for each-way.
Whilst it is foolish indeed to dismiss Makfi,it appears that Canford Cliffs’ constitution is getting stronger at a great rate of knots since his third place in the 2000 Guineas. This I believe, combined with his natural raw talent, will make him the better horse as the season progresses.
I’m not sold on Makfi being some sort of wonder horse……..One hit wonder perhaps? but that was a different horse we saw today than we saw at Newmarket.
Be amazed if either Mafki or Dick Turpin get anyhwere near him if they meet again.
Fully agree. Any lingering uncertainties I had of Canford Cliffs staying the mile have all been quashed now (I feel like a right plonker for even doubting it!). It was an eye-poppingly easy win and he’s the real deal. I too can’t see Makfi beating this beast again.
Any strong fancies?
Not really. Far too early in the season to even make a rough guess
Does it worry anyone who’s backed Workforce that Sir Michael has said over and over that he isn’t working well at home. I think he’s a horse for the latter part of the season.
Chabal may be worth a biggish bet. I’ll see what price he is first.
Workforce comes across to me very much as Zacinto did … one with a bigger reputation than his ability. My take on him is that he’ll probably do no better than 2nd or 3rd place. I stand to be corrected though.
Chabal has a very live chance and could go all the way but his victory at Sandown, to me, looked slightly workmanlike.
Coordinated Cut is my choice. Many positives about his win at Newmarket. He has a terrific stride and showed great tenacity to fight back and win after being hampered and looking destined for 2nd. If he does get beaten, it won’t be by far … surely!
Coordinated Cut is a place lay for me. The form of his maiden last year was dire, he was dire in the Racing Post Trophy and the form of his Conditions win has been utterly abysmal.
Utterly abysmal? … waaaay too harsh and underestimated IMO. Just looking at the last two runs of Hot Prospect will give some indication of where Coordinated Cut stands with Bullet Train.
I kind of agree with JJM in that this flat season has been "lacking something", but it’s early days, and I don’t think it was the best Guineas we’ve seen, which didn’t help. I’m sure it won’t be long in sparking into life though. I would hate to see the NH season judged on the first few weeks, it would hardly be fair would it?
Well this is it isn’t it? … early days!
Flat racing will nearly always start off slower than NH because those of us who love flat racing (I’m one) have to wait ‘n’ see a new potential superstar as the season progresses. Fans of NH already have their perennial superstars to look forward to (Kauto Star and Big Bucks being prime examples) whilst us Flat fans have to savour the moment with annual superstars (Sea The Stars) that are all too often taken away from us prematurely.
While I do like NH, there are just too many fallers and fatalities that kinda tarnish it for me.
In my opinion, Chester is the worst racecourse in the country. Even some of the horses look as though they’re suffering from disorientation as they turn into the final bend.
Canford Cliffs was very solid given the difficulties in riding him quieter. He can turn the tables on Makfi @ Ascot, which will be an enthralling contest in itself.
I agree. Looking at the early stages of the race, it appeared plain obvious that Canford Cliffs wanted to do his own thing since he has a natural high-cruising speed and, perhaps, denying him from doing so may have cost him a couple of vital lengths that could’ve made the difference. Of course, this was one of those ‘trial and error’ tactics that no-one can be blamed for. I also fancy him turning the tables on Makfi (and Dick Turpin too).
