Guerin: On a path to Brilliance but work still to be done

Tony Herlihy has been in a very forgiving mood this week but things are about to get more serious.

The champion horseman was willing to forgive his stable star Bolt For Brilliance after he could manage only fifth at Kaikoura on Monday, although it will mean he goes to the races on Cup Day rather than enjoying paddock life.

“I think he was a run short and blew out,” says Herlihy.

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