La Fortunata 3rd in the "Dash"- but could have won !!
La Fortunata ran an outstanding race to be 3rd in the "Dash" at Epsom. However, while delighted to be in the frame we were also bitterly disappointed she did not win as she gave away more than the half length she was beaten, by drifting half way across the track. Everything had gone according to plan since her Wolverhampton comeback for the season nearly six weeks previously. The team at home had worked very hard to get her to the race in A1 condition and primed to win a big handicap she deserves.
She broke well, she got the rail from draw 10 and she did not get into a battle with Captain Dunne who took the rail position. She was switched from the behind the leader to renew her challenge and was gaining ground in the last half furlong but was drifting down the hill. At this point she needed a strong left hand drive to keep her straight and tight against the leader. Unfortunately most jockeys, like most people, are right-handed (only 10% of the population is left-handed) and in the heat of battle the jockey kept his whip in his right hand! However, sprints are sprints (Lutine Bell should have won two weeks earlier but did not break well) and maybe we will get the good luck another time.
Congratulations must go to Captain Dunne who was first past the post, that's racing.
She broke well, she got the rail from draw 10 and she did not get into a battle with Captain Dunne who took the rail position. She was switched from the behind the leader to renew her challenge and was gaining ground in the last half furlong but was drifting down the hill. At this point she needed a strong left hand drive to keep her straight and tight against the leader. Unfortunately most jockeys, like most people, are right-handed (only 10% of the population is left-handed) and in the heat of battle the jockey kept his whip in his right hand! However, sprints are sprints (Lutine Bell should have won two weeks earlier but did not break well) and maybe we will get the good luck another time.
Congratulations must go to Captain Dunne who was first past the post, that's racing.
