SNOW GOOSE IS SERIOUSLY GOOD

The Premio Ribot produced a fast winner in EAGLE RISE (42) who just got the better of another smart German runner in MARTILLO (42).

Eagle Rise is clearly at his best with cut in the ground. In fact he has now won six of the eight times he's run on yielding or softer ground at less than ten furlongs.

Martillo has run Group 1 times by my estimates on several occasions but has still to win at the top level. He's best in the Spring according to his trainer, so I'll be interested in his chances if he stays in training to take another shot at the Dubai Duty Free, a race in which he went close earlier this season.

Salselon (42) stops as soon as he hits the front, and was ridden to perfection here to come with a very late run for third. He keeps on losing though and is clearly very difficult to win with despite his tremendous ability.

SNOW GOOSE (40) ran a terrific race for a filly running against Group 1 colts to run fourth. I hope she stays in training next year as this was the second time she's run a time that would give her a shot in Group 1 company versus her own sex.