Was well over a lap that he sat parked for more like 1600metres.
He clearly wanted to lead but lead not there for him, as favourite was in front.
Kirk many years ago was a pretty good driver with UDR over .2000!
Recent years he has not driven very well and UDR now not too flash.
Has had some very good horses over the years but driving has gone backwards from what it was decades ago.
Well the industry will pay if Entain can’t get their bottom line up. Owners, trainers, breeders and clubs will cop it through reduced stakes in the long run if overheads do not come down.
Entain guaranteed funding runs out 2027/2028? After that I presume funding becomes subject to Entains actual performance which based on the red flags over the last few months is not that great.
I do not rate Kirk Larsen as a good driver at all and never have. The drive on his two year old today was tactically atrocious. It had a good sit three deep the fence in a small field and he comes to out to attack the favourite with a full lap to go. Christ his horses must sleep well at night.
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The catch, however, is that recently crowned European Horse of the Year Calandagan must first get through this Sunday’s Group One Japan Cup (2,400m) and is considered a slim chance of actually making it to Sha Tin.
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