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Olivier Peslier can pluck right notes from Stradivarius on biggest stage
Olivier Peslier accepts the cheers of a huge Tokyo crowd after landing the 2004 Japan Cup on Zenno Rob RoyCredit: Bill Selwyn
No horse's chance is diminished by the booking of Olivier Peslier, and Stradivarius will be no different.
That said, more than just about any other runner in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Stradivarius will suffer most for not having a partner who knows him intimately.
As a stayer racing at middle distances, especially one known to hit a flat spot, knowing that engine and just how much to ask of it would be a huge benefit.
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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor
Published on 27 September 2020inGrand National festival
Last updated 19:17, 27 September 2020
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