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So we’re all left wondering if it is the real Zorro or someone taking the p***. No doubt Zorro will make his presence known in due course.
Why not enjoy this moment for what it is? We have seen a great horse win his third Gold Cup, none of us know if we will ever see that again. For many of us it is the first time we have seen that done, Arkle, Cottage Rake and Golden Miller are just ghosts of the past, great horses now long gone. We now have our own three time winner, something we should savour, instead of constantly detracting from this amazing acheivement.
Quote: from flagship uberalles on 5:07 pm on May 17, 2003[br]Does anyone know of the time of the race? Was it fast for the going? <br>
According to Channel 4 after the race, he was only a second slower than the course record time.
This is why I prefer flat to jumps, as I’ll never be able to accept the fact that so many horses die for something I take so much pleasure in. Comex Flyer and Old California died today as well, although not such old favourites as Doran’s Pride, there’ll still be some heartbroken stable staff tonight.<br>RIP boys.
If Rhinestone Cowboy gets round I think he’ll win. I’m just not to sure about his jumping though and he’s going to be under more pressure than he’s ever been under before. I agree with you though Beaker, I think Jonjo will train the winner.
Perhaps if any Racing Post staff are reading this they could arrange a small article on this poor horse, just to highlight what can happen to these animals? After all he was a fairly well known horse and popular with racing fans and gamblers alike.
Poor boy. I can’t understand how people can treat horses like that. Hope he can live the rest of his life in a nice loving home.
I’ve been a Hawk Wing fan  from the moment I saw him, and watching him go to post in the Derby he looked the perfect racehorse. There’s been excuses every time he’s been beaten, quite possibly legitimate excuses. He probably wasn’t fully fit today but he gave up in the fight. I really believe if he was fully fit he would have beaten Grandera today but fit or not he just didn’t want to fight, and thats what makes a great horse- one that won’t back down. I’d love to see him in training as a four year old but I can’t see that happening and I take it the BC Classic will be next. Earlier on in the season I’d have said he had a good chance of winning but now I think he’ll be 2nd-he’ll be there with a chance but won’t fight.
Bit of both I think. Not all of the field gave their best running because of the ground but both Kazzia and Quarter Moon looked to be very good fillies who we should be hearing a lot more off. According to Willie Carson Kazzia’s being aimed long term at the St Leger.
I don’t think this is what anyone expected to happen and I really feel for the connections of Valiramix. To send out a horse with so much hope and anticipation behind him but for him not to come home must be awful for all involved.<br>I also hope Istabraq has a long and happy retirement and a life of luxury (which I’m sure he will!).
