That was Wajima's only weakness as a race horse ... he hated the slop. He also lost in the slop to the mudder-of-all-mudders Valid Appeal.

I too was there for the Travers ... and was very disappointed when DiMauro saddled Wajima in the shed ... instead of in the open where spectators could walk right up to the horse in the old paddock configuration.

I was able to run alongside Wajima from the shed to the path which leads to the track ... and was able to appreciate his size and appearance. He was one of the most beautiful bay horses I've ever seen.

P.S. I recall there was a middle-aged woman on the way to the track ... who called out "Hi, Waji Waji Waji!" Wajima gave her a look which said, "Hey, lady ... I'm a professional race horse ... what's this 'Waji Waji Waji' stuff?"