I watched last Saturday's race a few times and am sure Lad o.t. Manor beat M. Diva as a result of a smart/lucky ride from Childs and poor/unlucky one from Boss.
Childs got a nice break at the top pf the straight, such a vital advantage at the Valley while Boss was 4 wide towards the back of the field.
I think given "equal" runs Makybe Diva would have won by 1 1/2 lengths going away.
I think Childs is a great Valley jockey and it suits his ability to ride at/near the front and judge the pace well. Pity they are planning to pull him off the horse - could be a huge difference in the Plate.
Commendable but expensive loyalty?