Not So Proper

What makes this worth noting is that Not So Proper is still racing — still being given opportunities a year ago by a trainer whose yard has found genuine winners this season. That suggests belief hasn't entirely died on the horse's chances, even if the evidence on the track tells a harder story. At nine years old, most horses in this position have been retired or sent for other purposes. The fact that Not So Proper raced just yesterday means the door is still technically open. Whether it will ever deliver anything is another question entirely.