IT was ultimately heartbreaking.
You only had to watch the former champion jockey Peter Scudamore pacing around the paddock before the Charlie Hall to know just how much a race can mean to a team.
Scu’s beloved Ahoy Senor, trained by his beloved Lucinda Russell, was back and there were great hopes.
But Ahoy Senor would blow out badly behind the impressive Bravemansgame. Back to the drawing board.
It’s a cliche, but it’s a great leveller, this game we love.