IN the aftermath of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, there seemed to have more discussion about the ‘unlucky’ loser Sea Of Class rather than acknowledging the outstanding achievement of Enable in winning a second Arc.

The majority of time analysts came to the conclusion that Sea Of Class was an unlucky loser. Whether James Doyle deserved criticism depends on how you think he should have ridden the race – in hindsight. Opinions should be based on facts from many expert time analysts.