I think having an outside barrier definitely helped Bel Esprit and with a champion jock (D.Oliver) on board he didn't listen to all the "experts" which said he HAD NO CHOICE but to lead and settled at the back.

I wasn't one of the knockers but i did think he wouldn't run out a strong 1600m by leading , i always thought Bel Esprit would be a better horse by relaxing just behind the lead and then unleashing his great sprint.

I think the outside barrier showed he could do this and i hope connections teach him how to relax in his races and if they can i would definitely not rule out him running a Derby distance.

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