Top marks Steve for answering us keyboard warriors. It is refreshing to get the trainers perspective. The dog in question obviously has stacks of speed as it displayed in making up a ton of ground before losing interest and taking the leading dog out. All trainers get dogs like this and its heartbreaking knowing they could be anything, but alas, unless their heart is in it, all the ability in the world is not going to win races. In days gone by, trainers would use methods that are unacceptable in todays world to straighten them out, and even this failed most of the time. Your team is going so well, and the Goldstars have really come of age in the last couple of seasons, especially in stamina events. I use to say, the last dog you want on your back is a Cleeve runner, you can now add a Goldstar. But back to the topic, and my personal view is, nonies or fighters denigrate the reputation of the kennel or breeder in the long term, and time is better spent concentrating on those that have their heart in the right place, hence the GAP comment. PS, I saw the race, but had no bet in it. Cheers.