A race which will probably be more-so remembered by the absence of two of the start two-year-olds last year, Holy Roman Emperor who was packed off to stud following reports about George Washington’s (2006 Guineas winner) infertility. Then followed the news of the injury to Teofilo, and after taking a walk in the market - [...] [...more]
The whole race from our perspective went according to plan, as Finsceal Beo lived up to what our figures told us, and blasted clear into an easy lead just under a furlong from home and nobody was going to catch her. She was eased down considerably in the final 75yds, and is value for around an extra three lengths or more. [...more]
If there was ever a day Frankie Dettori was to ride a Derby winner, this was it. Loaded with press-interviews and peer pressure in the weeks leading upto this it must have made life very difficult to both Dettori and Peter Chapple-Hyam who both handled the media like real professionals. It is very rare to see a trainer so open about his horses, which is always great to see. [...more]
