Analysis: Ebor exhibition on Magical Zoe showcases the brilliance of 'world class' Billy Lee on the biggest stage
Ask Paddy Twomey to describe Billy Lee and he will always use the same two words – world class.
"He rode my first ever winner so he's been with me from the very start. He's very cool, very talented," Twomey told me earlier this year, before adding those same two words yet again: "He's world class."
Commitments at home, basically his huge popularity among Irish trainers, mean he doesn't get out of the country too often, but he snubbed eight races at the Curragh for one ride at York on Saturday. He didn't half make the most of it.
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- 'We're still on cloud nine' - remarkable filly targeted at next level after five wins in a row
- Two contrasting York races that demonstrated why racing is so unique and intriguing
- Freak wind blamed for Ebor festival track bias and drop in attendances
- 'He's a winner in waiting' - five unlucky York losers who can make it pay next time
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