Misto Close

Mistoffelees came fifth this afternoon, but I have to say that this was not as disappointing as it looks if  one takes the cold hard fact of the finishing result only. The bottom line is that his finish was magnificent, and had he had a few more yards to play with, second place was within easy reach, as his last 3F time was 36.1, against a best of 37.2 for the three horses just ahead of him. A close call, and heartening, even if no cigar today...