Looking at Ellicorsam’s performance Saturday & comparing against last year, she carried the same weight (55.5kg) in last years Lee Steere winning in 1:21:32 This year she’s run 1:22:58 in finishing 6th. Whilst I understand comparing race times is not necessarily an accurate exercise it does indicate just how much Elli is away from peak fitness. The winner by the way (Avenida Madero) ran 1:21:91.

Bearing in mind there are around 6 listed / group races (1200 -1400) over the Ascot summer carnival to come, if Elli can stay sound I’m sure she’ll earn her share of the prize money.