Sunly - Keane

I've been saying it for a while. It's a steep learning curve. He is great in Ireland but lacks a lot of experience on ROW tracks

Senseless 4 whip rule in france

Exactly NH.Shocking ride.

Undefeated in three attempts and endowed with great potential, Sunly took on the role of grand favorite in a Cygames Prix de Malleret finally composed of five fillies aged 3 years after the withdrawal from Indalimos. Impressive winner of the Prix de Royaumont, Francis Henri Graffard’s protégé was legitimately running in this group II with regard to her intrinsic class, but the result is unquestionable; Qilin Queen stole her thunder. Deemed worthy to participate in the Epsom (Gr.I) Oaks in England after having brilliantly won a listed at Newbury, Pinatubo’s daughter quickly took charge of her own team while Colin Keane placed his partner in fourth and penultimate position. The selective pace driven by the future winner left the peloton in length before it was clearly slowed down in the last turn. “She has speed and appreciates good terrain. She is a hard-working filly and her quality is beyond doubt,” explained the winning pilot.

An inspiration that paid off since Qilin Queen took a deep breath before starting again under the repeated attacks of Sunly, who encountered the tenacity of the laureate. To the angels, Ed Walker, the winning coach reacted with enthusiasm: "Last time at Epsom we were worried about the state of the track because the soft ground remained an unknown. Finally, it was confirmed in competition. She performs better on fast terrain and that’s why we came to ParisLongchamp. I wasn’t worried about her outfit as William Buick who rode her in Newmarket might have told me. During her victory at Newbury, she passed the post with her ears pointed skyward. We felt that extending the distance would not pose any problem for him. From now on, we will try to make him win a group I by presenting it at the Yorkshire Oaks in York, on 21st August,” concluded the British professional who won six groups in France, including three at the highest level.

Sunly loses his invincibility

Races are made to be run and nothing is ever won in advance, even if the signals all seemed to flash green for Sunly. Patiently climbed to the fourth position in a row under the guidance of the future winner, Sunly did not seem particularly comfortable in the final turn when the pace slowed down considerably. An impression shared by Barry Mahon, manager of Juddmonte Farms: "The slow pace obviously did not benefit him. She delayed finding her action in the straight line and still ended well. She probably could have finished better if the pace had been more regular. The winner is a good filly. Despite everything, the disappointment in the camp of the esteemed Sunly was palpable. Rabbit’s Foot made an excellent final effort to take third place on the podium. The protégée of François Rohaut thus signs her best performance and demonstrates that we will have to rely on her for the next games.

British Jockeys have known for ages that if left alone they can kick on early from the front. Keene was guilty of not knowing that or. It being aware to likely tactics. Slow pace being too far back.

You saw Moore after he took the lead and go early - he almost had it, the pace was stronger and he was a target for a closer.

The fillies race - Time: 2m 30.91s (slow by 1.51s)

GPDP - Time: 2m 26.45s (fast by 2.95s)

Awful on Purview there. Nobody can convince me Shane Foley wouldn't be better on that. Retained riders are an awful idea imo

I noticed with Keane he is refraining from using whip lately but it's costing him races ,he is too worried bout bans

Didn’t view the race, but this reds terribly for a four runner affair!

Raced in third, short of room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, kept on well, just failed