2008 - Autumn

[Sweder]

I can vouchsafe EG's apparent comfort in the closing stages. SP was somewhat startled, having assumed he would have no trouble holding EG off in Almeria. Ladbrokes have closed the book on that whilst they consult their form guide, but I can tell them based on what I saw on Sunday it'll be a close-run deal - provided of course they both enter for the same distance. SP of course didn't run in Brighton, taking his RC photographic responsibilities seriously, evidence of which we might catch a glimpse of in these hallowed halls before long. He did however share an insight into his unique training plan, showing a deft turn of speed as he devoured a modest basket of startlingly fat seaside chips. 'Elevenses' I think he called it

I spotted EG at several points in the race as our paths joined and he looked entirely happy. If I wanted to start a kerfuffle I might suggest that the errant visit to the pub the previous weekend had in some strange and cosmic way contributed to his impressive performance. Were I silly enough to do so no doubt I'd get short shrift, so I won't