St. Leger - Top Lock?

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Originally Posted by Betsy

Yes, he was - finished 3rd. One of these days, he'll get there!

Thanks, My Miss Storm Cat! I am thoroughly enjoying following Nayef's offspring. I've always liked European racing, but I've only occasionally had a favorite horse do well. I had completely forgotten about Nayef, to be honest, and I'm rather ashamed as I just adored him as a racehorse. I'm so happy that he's gotten off to such a good start at stud.

The QEII looks to be a corker of a race if HenrytheNavigator goes, with Tamayuz and Ravens Pass.....

Just one more question - hope you don't mind! Have you heard anything about Spacious? I heard she was pointing for a fall campaign.......I'm hoping she's improved since the Coronation. That was disappointing for me, but since the winner has gone on to take the Yorkshire Oaks, it can't have been too bad a race for her.

Thanks!

Spacious was very disappointing in the coronation and no one quite knows why. Her trainer, James Fanshawe has had a terrible season by his standards and things don't seem to be improving for him. So with his current form (although he has had a couple of winners of late, but also many disappointments) it would be hard to see them risk such a good filly. That's just the way I see it.

It's been a tough year for many trainers this year who you would usually expect to have a few decent winners. James Fanshawe, John Dunlop and Barry Hills have all had dreadful seasons by their usual high standard.