Smoke scream
The Cleaner, by dint of the bizarre ballot exemption that applies to the recent jumpers’ flat masquerading as a Group 2 weight-for-age race, is now in the Cox Plate field.
So we’re going to hear more about his Longford-based trainer, Mick Burles.
I can picture it now. “As they head into the mounting yard, Mick Burles must be on his fifth pack for the day” ... “I can’t see Mick Burles in the viewing area — he must have nipped out the back for a gasper” ... “There’s Mick Burles with Aidan O’Brien — I wouldn’t mind betting he’s trying to snip him for a durry.”
Is there any chance that commentators and media could find something interesting about Mick Burles other than the fact that he’s a chain smoker? Maybe he’s a good trainer!
Cremorne (Vic)