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Day 3:
FRENCH DUKE
Thursday, King George 6th
You have to assume the new kids on the block had done their homework very well before they started splashing the cash (and what a splash) and they were probably expecting more from this one. I thought he actually ran a better race than his finishing position would suggest. He was hampered after three furlongs which knocked him off balance for a bit and then had to contend with racing on the wide outside. Nonetheless, Buick got him in the right position to challenge, but didn’t press him too hard when he wasn’t finding much.
KING’S GAMBIT
Thursday, Hampton Court 2nd
Everyone and their mother’s uncle will have this one going into their notebook. The trainer summed it up:
It looked like a disaster from furlong one - we were in the worst possible position on this round course, and King's Gambit has run monstrously well to get anywhere near them. You can see how good he is, and we'll enjoy him down the line - Harry Charlton, trainer.
CARRYTHEONE
Thursday, Buckingham Palace 3rd
Came from well off the pace and looking for a run from two furlongs out. Didn’t get it until half a furlong left and then finished like an express train, but too late.
FRENCH DUKE
Thursday, King George 6th
You have to assume the new kids on the block had done their homework very well before they started splashing the cash (and what a splash) and they were probably expecting more from this one. I thought he actually ran a better race than his finishing position would suggest. He was hampered after three furlongs which knocked him off balance for a bit and then had to contend with racing on the wide outside. Nonetheless, Buick got him in the right position to challenge, but didn’t press him too hard when he wasn’t finding much.
KING’S GAMBIT
Thursday, Hampton Court 2nd
Everyone and their mother’s uncle will have this one going into their notebook. The trainer summed it up:
It looked like a disaster from furlong one - we were in the worst possible position on this round course, and King's Gambit has run monstrously well to get anywhere near them. You can see how good he is, and we'll enjoy him down the line - Harry Charlton, trainer.
CARRYTHEONE
Thursday, Buckingham Palace 3rd
Came from well off the pace and looking for a run from two furlongs out. Didn’t get it until half a furlong left and then finished like an express train, but too late.
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