No country for old …

ONE of the frequent points noted by trainers this week in praise of their horses’ performances was “He’s only seven.” (Fox Norton). “He’s only six.” (Disko). Sizing John and Our Duke are also only seven. The unfortunate thing is, all the chasing stars are that age. This is becoming no country for old horses. At eight years old, when he should be coming to his prime at eight, Djakadam’s looking past it.