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[Cyclonic]

Just a thought. I didn't see the filly going to the barriers. But if so many people think they saw a fault in her action, why did none of the connections or the vets on course? Are we seeing what we wish to see?

 

[Ron]

The vets probably only look for lameness. I'm sure that wasn't meant as it reads Cyc.

 

[Ron]

Sorry to be a pedant, but all the talk of “course records” at Ascot is pretty hollow. The “course records” at Ascot only exist since the place reopened in 2006 after being completely rebuilt.

When it is next mentioned that the 2013 Prix de Diane was run in a record time breaking the old mark by two seconds, it should be pointed out that it was the “race record” that was broken, not the course record. If you watch the video of the race, those that see a far bit of French racing will notice the strong pace that the race was run at as opposed to the normal crawl and sprint in the straight of French racing.

That is fair comment QM, but it doesn't detract from her performance

If the vets do not find anything then it will be back to excuses.

The vets will find something. I'm sure they will consider very carefully what is publicised.

If she is seen on a racecourse again it will be twelve furlongs and ultimately she will go to the Prix Vermeille and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe looking for repeats of last year.

Agreed.