The Curragh on Sunday

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Originally Posted by brockguy

very disappointed to see Henry lose yesterday.. the really good horses go on anything and I really dont like when they immediately say it was the ground.. nice win for Saoirse Abu (translated loosely to "Hooray Freedom") and proves that we've some strong 2yo fillies here in Ireland!!

How soft was the ground there yesterday, i didn't see any racing so i have no idea. I agree though, really good horses should go on all types of ground. Maybe that saying is a bit outdated now, especially with the breed becoming weaker (so it seems).

I watched the replay late last night, and to be honest Henry had every chance and if i hadn't seen the result before i watched the replay i would have thought he was going to win. He took over the lead with about a furlong left and went about half a length up, but the filly (who hugged the rail) had too much for him in the closing stages.

It was disappointing though, to see a horse who had broken the track record over 6 furlongs at royal ascot. Maybe that was a one off. He made his debut over seven, and maybe now he needs a step up in trip. It's not an excuse, the filly was the best horse on the day and not just by a little bit either, she won going away in the end. It was a gutsy display from her as she looked beaten when Henry came past her, but she found an extra gear close home to win by a length.

These Mr Greeley horses are taking over the world!