IN cold analysis, it can be seen that Anthony Van Dyck was seen to maximum effect, but that’s not to suggest he was unlucky.

The fact that he was not in a position to commit for home at the same time as Madhmoon and Sir Dragonet meant that he ended up racing more efficiently, and was able to blindside that pair after they had made slightly premature efforts, while both Broome and Japan shaped like stayers who could be considered slightly unlucky in that they had momentum at the line, and were ahead of the pack a few strides after the finish.