Quietly flicking through the Herald this morning and nearly choked on the cornflakes
First .. Dillon's crapola about Embellish's bad luck in the Karaka Million -in my view he was lucky not to be relegated for that interference, and was outsprinted by a superior rival on the day -
Secondly, Sharrock still can't stop himself from talking up his horses in that irritatingly arrogant way of his ...regarding Ladies First this time (makes a change from Kawi). According to AS, "they" (meaning her rivals in the Auckland Cup on 10 March) "might be in a world of pain" if the track is rain-affected. He cant just say she'd be "even more competitive " or an even better prospect" than if it's run on a Good3. Oh no..her rivals "might be in a world of pain".
He just has to say something that smacks of arrogance/superiority. Well, as we all know, a week is a long time in politics and horse racing...
As for Dillon talking up Embellish's chances at Flemington today from a cosy draw....well, yes, the inside draw will help. But maybe not enough. I'd love the horse to prove me wrong today, but I don't think he's as good as they say he is or want him to be! I suspect he was just a tad too good in the Spring classic down south, and the quality of the oppo now is showing him up! I bet the Ozzie bookmakers will offer all kinds of attractive odds today based on similar instincts as mine.