All about the horse: It was hard to understand the instant criticism of Frankie Dettori after Treve had won the Arc under Thierry Jarnet. It was not Dettori’s fault she disappointed all year. He did what he was paid to do in trying to win the Ganay, it was apparently obvious to many by how she went to the start that she wasn’t right at Ascot, and even Jarnet had doubts after a poor performance in Vermeille.

There was some justice in seeing Frankie weaving through to win on Olympic Glory in the Foret.

At least 80% of races are won by the best horse (Ryan Moore probably made the difference on Integral and High Jinx) and if the horse is not at its best, it’s not the fault of the jockey. In most cases, it’s all about the horse. And in this case - the trainer too.

Japanese joy?: After the Arc, Hills were offering odds on when the Japanese would finally crack the Arc.

No Japanese-trained winner up to and including 2018 - 11/10; to win in 2015 - 3/1; 2016 - 5/1; 2017 - 6/1; 2018 - 7/1.

I doubt if there were many takers as there are just too many factors to consider, even allowing for the undoubted ability of the horses.

Japanese disorder: Could it be that Admire Inazuma went crazy in Australia after he heard a rumour that Yuga Kawada was en route to take him on a scenic tour of Melbourne?

One to note: Watch out for the three-year-old filly Ball Dancing in the US. She’s still under the radar for the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf and not quoted in the betting but Nick Mordin gave her a favourable mention in his column after her run behind Avenir Certain in the Prix de Diane. It’s a strong year for French three-year-old fillies. She runs in a Grade 1 at Keeneland tonight.

Cad is ainm?: Thursday’s Exeter winner Ni Sin E Mo Ainm will pose some interesting pronunciations for the British commentators though one Irish-born presenter didn’t quite get it spot on.

True Spirit: Any point in wondering if the Daily Mirror would be interested in an article on all the care, attention, and expense, given to Spirit Son in an attempt to keep him alive, with no prospects of the horse ever being able to compete again. Doubt it.