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That was my immediate thought after the race as well.

Having watched the Derby again though, O'Brien was nudging at him from two and a half furlongs out (almost a full furlong before he did in the Leger) and the horse actually took a while to engage top gear, looking slightly awkward running down the camber before picking up Astrology.

The impression he created when winning the Racing Post Trophy on the bridle hasn't really been backed up by any of his runs this year I don't think. His 'run style' actually reminds me a bit of St. Nicholas Abbey. As such, I don't think he was seen to best effect in the Leger.

[QUOTE="trackside528, post: 2406010, member: 65311"] That was my immediate thought after the race as well. Having watched the Derby again though, O'Brien was nudging at him from two and a half furlongs out (almost a full furlong before he did in the Leger) and the horse actually took a while to engage top gear, looking slightly awkward running down the camber before picking up Astrology. The impression he created when winning the Racing Post Trophy on the bridle hasn't really been backed up by any of his runs this year I don't think. His 'run style' actually reminds me a bit of St. Nicholas Abbey. As such, I don't think he was seen to best effect in the Leger. [/QUOTE]

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