But he's got a long way to go to get to the Derby. It's entirely up to him how he copes along the way as to how far he'll go this spring. He ran only once last season because he was still immature and is not mentally there yet. But he's doing the right things and I hope he continues to go ahead. If he can't cope, I'll turn him out. |
Fiction is an act of revenge |
Fiction is an act of revenge |
He was the best. He was phenomenal. You wouldn't get a better jockey. He is probably riding in his twilight now, but he's still capable of competing with the very best, |
He's a real nice horse, well-bred and handles himself well, |
He's come a long way in a short time. |
He's off to the paddock. |
I didn't worry about any criticism of the horse, I was happy enough with his earlier runs. He was set for the Derby and he peaked on the right day. It was a pleasing result. |
I doubt he will run but you never rule anything out. I just want to see how he pulls up this week before I work out where we go with him, |
I thought he did a good job last week but he's drawn badly and that makes it tough, particularly from the 2400m start, |
It was always planned for the Epsom to be his third run back, ... He's ready but he needs luck. |
It's all experience. He's still learning. The more experience he gets, the better he'll be, |
It's ridiculous, it's crippling the industry. Owners are suffering, they are losing interest. It's so frustrating. |
Just because I've signed his papers doesn't mean he's going to ride. It could be next week, it could be next month, it will be up to me when I feel the time is right. |
Railings will probably head towards a race like The BMW if he comes up OK in the autumn. |