We ran last a couple of starts back, beaten 24 mtrs at GP. According to Sulky App the horse (Lucca) covered 39mtres extra compared to the horse that led and ultimately ran a close second. In the summary of the race the horse was rated the fourth best run in the race. When he ran second at GP he faced the breeze from barrier five or six and covered an extra 25 mtres compared to the leader and winner which drew barrier 1.

The greatest performance I have seen at GP was Lazarus when he ran second in a Fremantle Cup and was wide all the way (2500). I think Elsu when he won a big race in the East, sitting deep, is the only horse to come close to this type of performance (in top company).

Straight racing is a great idea. Does it happen anywhere in the world?