ONE of the main factors in the shake-up of Godolphin which saw the departure of John Ferguson last was alleged to be a contrast of talent amongst the two chief stables – that of Charlie Appleby and Saeed Bin Suroor.

The self-effacing Bin Suroor, normally a model of reticence and politeness, was clearly unhappy with the ammunition at his disposal and any unbiased observer would see his point regarding the two-year-olds.