I have to say that it was a thoroughly enjoyable early morning of racing. Sacred Kingdom was awesome in the sprint. the HK sprinters have always been very strong and this one is another off the conveyor belt. Absoute Champion was brilliant in it last year and was readily put in his place (both last night and in the trials!) It was a pity that Miss Andretti didnt run her race to get a relative rating, but she'll have other days..
yeah have to 100% agree with NoChance regarding Dylan. seeing him in the ring, you wouldnt put your worst enemy's money on him.. he was never going to win and ran accordingly. Pleased for Doctor Dino though. He's a nice horse. Hes actually been on the go in G1 company since April (when losing to Dylan), but crucially, he got a 2 month break during the summer which allowed him to continue on in form for these later months. Oh and I must congratulate connections of Arch Rebel , tremendous in 4th.
Similar enough comments apply to Creachadoir as Doctor Dino as he got a lengthy break after his many races early spring and he has indeed surprised me a bit since joining Godolphin. But well done to Good BaBa. very disappointing for Excellant Art.
I was dleighted for Ramonti who is turning into a real superstar for the boys in blue. Aanother fab performance and another top quality ride from Frankie (he seems to keep them for Ramonti). He was where he should have been the whole time and smartly kept Kinane at bay. Cant wait to see him next year where he might develop into a dirt performer. He is so tough that you wouldnt be surpirsed at all if he does. Anyone know how many Martin Alonso's have tried dirt? Anyone know any other decent horse by Martin Alonso??
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