Rainbow to Silence the Cynics

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Saturday's continue to frustrate. There were ten (4) and (5) graded races, Saturday, with five being successful. Four were won by the clear top rated horse and one by the joint 2nd top rated. Five races were unsuccessful.

Delegator met one just that little bit too good and ran a fine race. Finjaan ran like a sprinter. He had a chance 2f out but weakened fairly quickly thereafter. Expect to see him in a 6f race next time.

Webbow ran his heart out and looked like winning at one point. But he was just run out of it in the last half furlong and finished 2nd - which got me a profit at 16/1.

Infiraad will definitely be in a higher grade next time (possibly a good listed event) after he demolished a small but fair field of handicappers.

Babe Heffron looked unlikely to win even though he was unseated early: and Great Approach looked to be struggling when he blundered and ended his race two out. I won't be giving up on him yet, though, while the ground rides fast.

Sunday sees Rainbow View (Newmarket 3-15) put her talent on the line. Some have cribbed her before she's run because, they say, she hasn't grown much. Well, if size matters that much, why is she still hot favourite and why does Jimmy Fortune still believe she will win? I suspect it is the cynical folk that permeate society nowadays and who just love to denegrate winners - whether equine or human. I think jealousy is the motivating factor. As far as I'm concerned, she will win. But if she doesn't I will not for a second consider cribbing her just because she lost. No doubt the cynics will be lining up to crow, "I told you so." I hate cynics. They are the saddest folks walking the planet. Anyone who takes glee in rubbishing any one or any thing, just for the sake of self aggrandizement can take a leap off the highest bridge in their area. If they sell tickets and provide loud hailers, I'll be there to watch and encourage. Promise.

Have an uncynical Sunday.