Hukum being underestimated again at a standout 8-1 for the Arc
While Hukum and Westover served up a terrific battle in the King George, the race left us with a few more questions than answers after several big contenders fluffed their lines.
One thing for sure is that Hukum is exceptional – he could very well have been the best middle-distance horse in Europe for a couple of years now. His Coronation Cup win last year was electric, as was his defeat of Desert Crown early this season, and yet he was allowed to go off 13-2 for Saturday's blockbuster.
Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but Hukum has been overlooked a number of times during his career, often being deemed a slogger simply because he showed stamina over longer trips in his younger days.
Read the full story
Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.
Subscribe to unlock
- Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
- Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
- Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
- Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
- Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
- Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Already a subscriber?Log in
- Irish Guineas both marked for export for the first time in 20 years as favourites get the job done
- Rosallion developing into a consistent performer - but he'll need more to down Notable Speech at Royal Ascot
- Rosallion showed another side to his game and Space Legend looks a tasty 33-1 for the St Leger
- Sprinting division looks wide open and Harry Skelton is a good bet for the title - three things we learned this week
- Audience rates a near-average Lockinge winner - but recent history against him at Royal Ascot
- Irish Guineas both marked for export for the first time in 20 years as favourites get the job done
- Rosallion developing into a consistent performer - but he'll need more to down Notable Speech at Royal Ascot
- Rosallion showed another side to his game and Space Legend looks a tasty 33-1 for the St Leger
- Sprinting division looks wide open and Harry Skelton is a good bet for the title - three things we learned this week
- Audience rates a near-average Lockinge winner - but recent history against him at Royal Ascot