De Legislator

Hard to believe you will see a more pathetic run from a well backed favourite all season. He was a million from kick off. I expected him to try and make all, but instead he gave away six cheap lengths, and looked almost legless on the run to the first. He continued to lose ground at every single fence, looking as if every fence was a mountain. The jock waited until he was completely out of contention before making a token gesture. He rode it as if he had zero confidence the horse would do anything, and he was absolutely correct. In simple terms the horse wasn't in any shape to be on a racecourse. They will ask for explanation, but as ever the process will be pointless.