Davy a bit too confident I think. The winner got a peach and just kicked off what looked a sedate pace. No catching it.
Solwhit maybe crept into a bit early but the winner was well on top by the end. Got an absolute peach of a ride too, allowed to dominate then got a breather to fill the lungs down the back on the second circuit where he was headed and looked beat before getting back on top and kicking clear at the end. On prices the best British horse and the best French horse were the first two home and it looks like, this time, the French had the better horse on the day. No hard luck stories or bad rides imho.
"On prices the best British horse and the best French horse were the first two home" -was the second home ridden by a British jockey as well !
Not my day, what a shocking decision by the umpire. Plum LBW and goes for four. Umpire decides it's hit his bat
Yes, it was 5/4, BT got that right, but..........So damn difficult to win the really big jump races in France, as you alluded to BB.
With their prize money, doesn't have to Bob.................... (Erm, what a razzle dazzle name the winning trainer has too..........J. Bertran de Balanda ).
