Was on course and owners and trainer were spewing over the ride by King (finished 2nd). Northam straight is longer than Belmont(which is long) and the horse does not have a long sprint. He was told to ride it cold until the 300-400 metre mark and then let it go. Jock didn't listen and took off at the 600 metre. At the 300 metre was in front but champion jock Paul Harvey on the favourite held his run and over powered Mikaldico in the final 200 metres. If you backed each way still in front but the poor ride killed the win chance.

Anyway back Dark Image at whatever price next start. Was climbing all over them at Ascot on Saturday. Jockey Paul Harvey protested 5th against 3rd and was upheld. Would most certainly have won and done it easily and appears a class horse.