Phosphorus gave us a bit of excitement at TCK last night, with a solid fifth - something to build on given such a long lay-off, as he looks the part again already, despite Yano-sensei saying he was only 50% ready in reality, with this race being used simply to avoid a test run. I have a feeling he might even have gone a couple of places higher given a free rein, as he was held up a bit on the back straight to get a good position, and he doesn't like being told what to do! There's a strong horse back in the stable again at least, which is something to be thankful for.
Blacklister ran in the 2:35 at Wolverhampton, and was fourth again - the poor thing simply cannot get a break! Meanwhile, in Ireland, Danielle's Journey was last in the 2:30 at Down Royal, which is concerning, as, having started at short odds, it not only raises immediate question marks (as in, is everything okay?), it kind of makes a mockery of the season's plans for her. More on that as soon as I hear anything - I'm not in possession of the facts as yet, and it's gone midnight over here as I await A Touch Of Sparkle to go out on the same track. At least the latter nag came home third, trailing the two joint-favourites in a field of 16, so some good news there to go to sleep on. Night all!
PS. Before getting my beauty sleep (god knows I need it), it has come to light that 'DJ' actually finished second, but was disqualified after the jockey failed to weigh-in. Unbelievable! I sincerely hope the Realta boys have put a claim in, as that has just wasted 1600 Euros...
