Hidden force 🚀 Not the strongest race but he’s blew them away with ease, bags more to come from him. You’d think he’d be a possible 2000 guineas type given Godolphin won this race with Notable Speech and Opera Ballo in the last 2 years.
The right decision regarding Constitution Hill. A win on the flat in that manner gives him a new lease of life, of which he could easily be a group level performer. Three falls from four hurdles starts speaks for itself, let him enjoy himself on the flat.
@racingblogger No brainer now. Did all 4 days at the 2024 festival and whilst it was good, they’ve got too greedy with pricing, let alone accommodation prices in the area. Can go on abroad for 10 days for the price of 4 nights at Cheltenham.
Can’t be having Stumptown at 2/1 off 162. Only 2 runs since his win last year, one of which he PU. Yes he goes well fresh but a career high mark with only recent run being in a weak overseas race.
A lot of differing opinions on Saratoga being given a mark of 130. Will need another big step forward but let’s not forget Puturhandstogether winning off this mark last year.
Don’t understand the criticism around Hollie Doyle losing her retainer. Career has completely plateaued, regular bad rides, right decision for an ambitious owner.
It’s almost like the Aussies don’t want British and Irish runners in the Melbourne Cup since they won 3 from 4 and then changed the rules on international runners in 2021 👀
Disappointing to see White Birch won’t be ready for the Coral Eclipse. Improved massively as a 4 year old and surely the only horse in that field that could at least have made half a race of it against City of Troy.
ITV racing describing Alphonse Le Grande as “a very popular winner” after winning the Northumberland Vase despite him running under Tony Martin’s sister whilst he serves a ban for drug infringements and stands with connections as they collect the trophy sums up their coverage…
A lot of opinions on the Ambiente Friendly ride. I actually don’t think it was a bad ride on this occasion… this is a fitness difference, Ryan Moore at his peak, energetic and as strong as an Ox in the saddle whilst Havlin is not, simple.
I’m amazed that the Gosden’s have moved forward with Kieran Shoemark as stable jockey, very average in my opinion for such a big stable with masses of talent.
Surely Rossa Ryan, Billy Loughnane, Saffie Osbourne would have been a far better options to pursue?