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    Pluralism of Ideas and the prosperity of any land are intertwined. Freedom of minds and skill of intellect to 'think the unthinkable' is how humanity has progressed; when minds are incarcerated nothing endures.

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    Superb ride again from the man.
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    Or various rubbish rides from the Japs as normal.
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    Watching the race I was wondering whether Moore gambled and got lucky or whether it was genuine supreme pace judgment. I'd say I'm 55-45 in favour of the former as he only rides there occasionally but wold prefer to think it was the latter.
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    Just like Ruby on Footpad I'd say. They both rode the perfect race for their horses. That's why they are easily the two best jockeys in their code.

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    Tbh If you watch the likes of Gold Ship or Harp Star (two horses I was very fond of) or any other vast number of top performers in that part of the world a lot of races are won in a simlar fashion. Moore is a top class Jockey it goes without saying but I don't particularly think that ride would be in his top 100 tbf.
    Last edited by Danny; 19th March 2018 at 1:36 PM.
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    Moore began his run at the same time as local top dog Tony Cruz on Exultant but found a better line around the final bend. I think it goes down as an excellent ride.

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