Bordi the track was dead when the cup was run it wasn't upgraded until after th cup was run. I personally have no problem at all with them watering the track however watering it to a point where the track is rated dead that is more than just making the track safe that is making it to suit some but not others. Did this contribute to who won? Probably not they just weren't good enough not one of them however a horse like Xcellent who absolutely hates the cut out of the ground may have been better suited with it being a good track from the start of the day.

I amnot saying she didn't deserve to win Bordi as I have said since the race she kicked there heads in no other way to put it and I thought bar a couple of runners they were very ordinary runs.

I am worried now that the future staying ranks or atleast for the next couple of years aren't that flash Leica Falcon and Xcellent although both solid runs they weren't spectacular lets not forget one was in reciept of 8kgs from the Diva and the other was 4kgs better off they were entitled to get close to her infact they were entitled to beat her. From what I have seen of the 3yos so far I amnot impressed Benicio, Duelled & Headturner look solid prospects but I doubt there is a cup winner there maybe there are still some good ones wrapped up waiting for the AJC Derby I hope so for our sakes.