Johnson remains baffled by Detroit City flop

RICHARD JOHNSON remains mystified over Detroit City’s poor performance in the Champion Hurdle – but hopes to redress the balance at Aintree next month.

Johnson remains baffled by Detroit City flop
Wed, 21 Mar, 2007 - 00:00
Nick Robson

The five-year-old had gone into the race in the best possible form, winning his previous eight races.

But he was never travelling at any stage in the championship event and trailed in 19 lengths behind Sublimity.

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