Give The Gurkha the benefit of the doubt until more is known

The Gurkha has certainly attracted his fair share of critics, following a costly defeat in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown last Saturday.
Give The Gurkha the benefit of the doubt until more is known

Two judges, for whom I would harbour lots of respect, told me this week that they believe the horse has become “disappointing’’ and I have read plenty who feel The Gurkha may lack resolution when it comes to a battle.

Clearly, the son of Galileo’s failure to cope with Hawkbill at Sandown was not what was expected, after he had been backed as if defeat was out of the question.

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