Didn't say there was....although given QLD have won the last 6 likely to be 7 origins there is indeed something wrong with it!!
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This is one freakish animal...an amazing horse is every department.
I am sure the sport in general is praying this superb athletic stays sound & sane..
Seems like there is another smart one out there Damien, the NZer Border Control appeared to have Guaranteed under control at Shepparton in the Empire Vicbred 2yo Heat tonight. They were of course both impressive and ran smart time. In a field of eight on the NSW tote they both started odds-on. BC $1.80 and G was $1.90. Apparently Guaranteed was overcoming a bit of a setback last week, so his run was probably better than it looked. There are two further heats later tonight.
Hey Brad yes Border Control looked very sharp. Still new I think that was his 4th start so should keep improving. Could he sit outside Guaranteed and beat him? Who knows but doesn't the future look exciting for these top youngsters.
It is generally regarded by the "experts" that Border Control was THE unluckiest runner on Jewels day.
Majestic Mach very very good again last night. Had to do plenty of work in the breeze but just seemed to find another gear when required! Most exciting juvenile since pocket watch for mine!
I can't wait to see what time he runs when gets to Menangle.
I'm cheering for the Artsplace colt if for no other reason than the fact he is still a colt...and a colt such as him, bred & performed the way that he is going on & winning a Derby or 2,3+ is going to be in the longer term a far better thing for the Industry (subsequent breeding career wise) than a gelding going on to win the big ones. Head to head ability I think that Kevin's horse is probably every bit as good but sadly he is sans Jatz.
I'll be cheeering for Majestic Mach. The industry will be much better served in the long run by another icon like Blacks A Fake then another stallion in the breeding ranks already loaded with Artsplace blood. Now if only Majestic Mach could do a "Black Caviar" and remain undefeated that would really give the industry something to look forward too.