Lutine Bell - 21st in the Victoria Cup

Lutine Bell came 21st in the Victoria Cup and if one considers the draw and the ground then it is no more than could be expected. We were worried by the draw as only 1 winner out of the last 15 runnning of the race has been drawn higher than 20. Despite this poor statisitc we went to take our chance. However, the overnight rain did nothing to help his cause. I spoke to one of the top jockeys after the first two races who told me the going was on the easier side of good. It was clear the going was not the good to firm in the official going as the horses were kicking up divots in the first two races. He didn't like the ground from the off and would have been better-off leaving him at home. We will look for another race and pray for quick ground the horse needs!