'He's a really difficult horse to ride' - amazing insight to world of Flightline

Waves of taut muscles stretch across his body like sculpted granite, foretelling the strength he summons that can topple a man with a single leg even if he hasn’t bothered to lash out in a kick.

Fired by flashes of hot energy, he can leap many metres instantaneously, as if ignited by the flip of a switch, or launch himself upward toward the heavens, striking the air to proclaim his presence.
Rolling his large, expressive eyes when annoyed, he has left a trail of purplish-black bruises on the limbs of caretakers, yet he can be as serene as ice, striking majestic poses for throngs of clicking photographers.

He responds gently to soft touches, particularly behind his ears from those he trusts, and basks in attention when served with carrots.
This is the world’s highest-rated racehorse, undefeated and unchallenged Flightline, who, following five victories gained by a combined 62 and three-quarter lengths without ever being earnestly asked to extend himself, is the heavy favourite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday.