Graham reports-

Hi All
At stables today and very pleased with what I saw: a big strapping Tough Guy who looks great and has impressed his trainer with what he is doing on the track every morning.
Gerald is delighted with him and after looking over The Big Fella I can understand why!
Gerald will keep us up to speed when a Trial looms.
Hope you are all well,

Graham

Fleeting Spirit a fine 2nd to Scenic Blast

Whilst all the hype has been focussed on Scenic Blast's win in the King's Stand Stakes, let's not overlook Fleeting Spirit's great second, beaten only 3/4 of a length.
Starting first up after 230 days off she droppped out to near last early before winding up along the rails at the 2 furlong post to almost spoil the Australian party.
Watch the race here. She starts from the inside barrier.

From http://jeremynoseda.com
FLEETING SPIRIT ran a blinder on her seasonal bow to finish second to Aussie speedball Scenic Blast in this afternoon's King's Stand.
Just as she did last year in the same Royal Ascot Group 1, the daughter of Invincible Spirit went down by three parts of a length, but she ran her heart out.
Held up on the stands' side rail, Fleeting Spirit fizzed past horses through the closing furlong and a half.
But Scenic Blast, drawn on the other side, always had the upper hand in the duel and prevailed in the end.
Trainer Jeremy Noseda said: "I can't have any quibbles - we got beaten by a very, very good horse. She ran hard to the line.

Stable Visit

Graham and Geoff visited KW at Gerald's stables last Friday and were very pleased with his development.

Gerald reports that he is "Going good".

He has obviously matured as evidenced by the fact that he has filled out, especially behind.

He still throws more to the mare's (Zabeel) side so Gerald is looking for him to do his best at 1400-1600m rather than a sprint distance.

First start this preparation is expected before he turns four on Aug 1.

Excuse the poor pose in the photo but his increased muscling is still evident.