Catching up

Mon Michel ran second, ridden to sleep by a horse I suspect will turn out to be pretty decent.  It was disappointing but not surprising – he’ll always be better value at long odds in a competitive handicap than as a short priced favourite in a little race. Master of the Race ran another poor race – we’ll probably stick him …

Roll on the Derby

Authorized was stunning today and it’s going to take a very good one to lower his colours in the Derby. In the end I decided to back him, and the result was never in doubt – he could be a very special horse. No runners today but a couple on Saturday – Adam Eterno and Captain Hurricane are both declared …