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[Jimmy2shoes]

Give the old boy the retirement he deserves 

 

[Snoopdog]

Agreed. Chasers used to be in their prime at 9-10. Now it seems like 6-8 are better. I just can't see how CC could slog through a national or even Gold Cup on today's performance.

 

Going could have been a factor, and on the subject of going (I think), and without stats to back this up. It seems this year:

1. Horses are winning after ~200 days off.

2. Horses are not winning ona  quick ~7 days off, either with or without penalty.