The Morgiana doesn't deserve Grade 1 status - let's make it a top-class handicap

Brave Inca holds off Essex to land the 2005 Morgiana Hurdle, with Harchibald and Macs Joy already beaten offCredit: Caroline Norris

Watching the opening match of the World Cup on Sunday, as Ecuador coasted through 90 minutes against the inept local opposition, I thought of the old Morecambe and Wise routine.

"What do you think of the show so far?" Ernie would ask.

"Rubbish," was Eric's unfailing reply.

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Alan SweetmanFeatures writer

Published on 21 November 2022inComment

Last updated 22:08, 22 November 2022

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