I was guilty of getting sucked into the whole circus involving Kauto Star and Denman

IN THIS game, we move forward so quickly, we hardly take time to properly examine what’s gone before. When a meeting like Cheltenham throws up more questions than answers, maybe it’s worth a second glance over the shoulder for further deliberation.

The performance of Kauto Star in the Gold Cup was clearly a big setback for me. Yes there were other disappointments at the festival – the ground was obviously too quick for Master Minded for instance – but the Gold Cup rankles.