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Of all the people, it’s Andre Fabre who does not deserve to be Godolphin’s bitch the most.
If Maxime Guyon could have ridden out Cutlass Bay instead of trying to keep him together, he could have won by 2-3 lengths.
The way Cutlass Bay loomed up to Shalanaya was awesome. Left a very smart filly for dead.
It’s a pseudo-accolade this early in the season yes, but I would think CB is the currently the benchmark in Europe.
How was that racecourse deemed fit for racing?
To have a distinct, almost ludicrous advantage to those racing on the grandstand side when a majority of jockeys in the 1,000 Guineas took to the far rail is simply ridiculous.
Please enlighten me, as an observer from afar. I am fascinated, somewhat mortified, at how the general racing population seems to have accepted this atrocity as the norm.
For the form professors out there, would you rule a line through the 1,000 Guineas as a future guide?
WOW who exactly is picking out these nags for the boys down under?
I didn’t quote your entire post, but I wholeheartedly agree.
Those who buy these slowpokes are quite simply egomaniacs with too much cash to splash about. They read the newspaper and Kenny Callendar whinging: "the Europeans have the wood on the locals in the staying ranks" ad nauseum. They go searching for one on that basis alone.
Find the European stayer, buy it. No care for if they boast speed or aren’t built like store horses.
Coolmore are good spruikers who pull the wool over these prospective owners’ eyes. They read Changingoftheguard was next in line for Yeats’ stayers throne, and that was the clincher.
There is no attention to if the horse can quicken off a beer coaster, or isn’t built like a chaser. Essentially the important information is ignored.
Look at the owners of these pigs. All fairly recognisable identities in both the racing and gossip circles. Michael Sullivan (head of Sportingbet Australia) has a share in about 4 European stayers, as an example.
Well done Bulwark, could not have happened to a better person – a thoroughly enjoyable and unassuming contributor.
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.
Al Zir was extremely fiery and gave Dettori no peace, who I think was focused squarely on Johnny Murtagh next to him the whole way. He looked certain to drop off SNA until Makfi parted the Red Sea and all the energies used when missing the jump and over-racing left him on empty. Really like this colt, has a future at G1 level.
Form appears to have held up despite SNA a shade disappointing (albeit expected in some circles). CC and Dick T close by, Elusive P and Al Zir within range. Makfi pulling away late in the piece almost mirrored his Djebel success.
On first glance he is a proper Group 1 horse now, and a thoroughly deserving winner at that.
Has SNA developed into a more typical Montjeu over the Summer? How much so? That is up for debate. How long do we need to debate until the best-priced 6/4 starts looking a bit hazy?
One thing we all can agree on is the level of intrigue regarding this favourite.
Paco Boy should be kept fresh for his next assignment – defending the Queen Anne title.
Nice win, not getting carried away yet.
I have read two/three variations on the city name: "Hong Kong" in this thread.
If de Royer-Dupre is adamant on fast ground for Daryakana then he should focus her campaign towards the second half of the season and the Japan Cup/Hong Kong Vase. I don’t see her getting warm @ 10 furlong against Group 1 opposition. If they employ a pacemaker in the King George (ground permitting) she has a shot.
Based on those early Arc markets Youmzain might finally land the big prize. He’s been one gear short of the winner’s circle but none of FaG, Sariska, Cavalryman, DRM will outsprint him in the finish.
Long way to go.
Looked a very similar ride to Heffernan’s, except Seamus got the saloon passage on the grandstand rail whilst Johnny had to swing outside of a 3-horse wall and his mount did not respond in the same manner as SM.
Where can I view replays of French racing (in particular the Group/Listed features) online?
The ever-reliable World-Horse-Racing website has gone to the sword it seems. (http://world-horse-racing.blogspot.com)
Special Duty is nailed on for this, unless she tanks in the Imprudence I cannot see anything beating her.
The Wood appeared to be run at a moderate clip and Eskendereya has rightly annihilated them for speed.
Sired by a miler and a half-brother to a Grade I turf sprinter, even Skybet’s generous 4/1 quote doesn’t fancy me.
American Lion, on the other hand, was super impressive when extending clear of the 6/5 fave in the Illinois Derby and hit the line strongly.
