Contador is a three-year-old still learning the ropes. The horse made its debut just a day ago and finished seventh, which is a straightforward start for a young runner stepping into a competitive environment for the first time. There is nothing unusual about a horse needing a race or two to understand what is being asked of it, and plenty of time to develop into a useful competitor.
Gordon Elliott's yard at Longwood has been in excellent form this season, with 210 winners to their name, so the setup around Contador is clearly a professional and successful operation. The real story will unfold as this horse gains experience and starts to show what it is capable of over the coming weeks and months.