Belatedly, let me offer my heartiest congratulations to this mighty horse being crowned as Horse Of the Year as well as picking up "most popular" horse and best middle distance horse. No-one can deny his credentials, having won two of our blue riband events during the year.
The jury is still out as to how he has been handled but nothing should detract from the courage and strength displayed by this mighty horse during the last racing season.
As irrelevant as it is, debate is still raging as to whether he is a true "champion." Particularly, from connections of other pretenders to his crown. It is all subjective and he has earned his accolades. Hopefully he can emulate his feats in the upcoming season.

Cheers.