Yes, I was being cynical.
Incidentally, my selection (not rating) in this race was Umber. I note that you refer to Umber's recent form as uninspiring.
Consider this: 6/15 beaten 6L behind Matras Caul. mares hcp. carrying 57.5kg
6/11 btn. 4L. G2 hcp. Moonee Valley behind Niconero.
8/14 btn. 5L behind Candy Vale , Flem. mares hcp. 56kg.
Compare this formline to a horse that placed in a C2 hcp. at kyneton carrying 53 kg and I think you would have to reassess your opinion.
Of course opininon has nothing to do with ratings based on a mechanical formula and I understand that.
With due respect I think that Brom Felinity's placing was a fluker's event without any particular relevance to ratings.
Brom Felinity could well go on to be a very good horse.