The horse likes to lead, he couldn't today, the horse didn't like it and was pushed along after about 2 fences. Nothing wrong, horse just couldn't dominate or race in a share of the lead.
The horse likes to lead, he couldn't today, the horse didn't like it and was pushed along after about 2 fences. Nothing wrong, horse just couldn't dominate or race in a share of the lead.
How could it be a ride of the season, he got beat? I'm not going to crab the ride too much but I bet if he could ride the last mile again, he'd rein in a bit before going on. The winner is a relentless galloper, so a demanding finish was going to suit him. Giles Cross was only beaten about 2-3l in the end.
How could it be a ride of the season, he got beat? I'm not going to crab the ride too much but I bet if he could ride the last mile again, he'd rein in a bit before going on. The winner is a relentless galloper, so a demanding finish was going to sui
Big Carruthers fan, but was very disappointed with the ride today.
Kept jumping into the back of horses. Another horse fell a fair way in front of it down the back and Batchelor did nothing to avoid being hampered.
Worst of all, sticking so tight to the inside rail rode into it on the very tight bend on the first turn, just 100yds after the start. Horse lost it's rhythm totally and the mistakes then knocked on Staggeringly, he did exactly the same at the same spot on the beginning of the 2nd circuit.
Even Fitzy told him to get off the inside.
Big Carruthers fan, but was very disappointed with the ride today.Kept jumping into the back of horses. Another horse fell a fair way in front of it down the back and Batchelor did nothing to avoid being hampered.Worst of all, sticking so tight to th