Rupert, I don't think there is much difference (if any) in our assessment. My terminology in describing the performance was "pretty bloody ordinary" which from my point of view is quite strong with regard to negativity. Concering the box last night, I agree , he was lucky to get through without too much inconvenience and then had every chance to make a real race of it. He was very disappointing. However, what was the reason I don't know. The Stewards' Report identifies a calf injury but I am not aware of its severity and therefore how much it would inconvenience him. Of course, I also don't know where he did it, maybe he did it in the catching pen at the end of the race. Anyway a more reliable check of the dog can be undertaken today when he has cooled down. I hate to think that he didn't try but of course it is one of the possibilities that has to be considered. I look forward to seeing the "good Mantra" in the near future.