Good Try

Phosphorus (seen here on the inside with Shun Ishizaki at the controls) ran a good race today, coming third in a tough mile run. At the end of the day, the winner was a worthy one - stronger on the occasion - and I can't argue with the second-placed one either. 'Phos' was third today, full-stop. However, there was still a great deal of go left in him at the finish, and hardly any sweat or panting. As such, once again, he didn't really give it his all, which makes the future all the more interesting.

Next up is Pop Label on Friday, and then we have Gandvik making his debut on Saturday. This is the first outing from the batch of English newcomers, and should be a lot of fun. He runs in the 1:50 at Lingfield, which is a Class 4 Maiden Stakes race over five furlongs.

PS. The Gandvik debut has been moved to the 13th (a few days before the Raining Dollars race), to the 5:15 at Bath, which is the Class 6 Median Auction Maiden Stakes over a fraction over five furlongs.