The reported cut to the back of his near-fore suffered by Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander at the weekend has got the posters on the RP website hot under the collar. Opinion appears to be split between those who feel Nigel Twiston-Davies is doing the right thing taking no risks with a stable star and those who think connections are using it as an excuse not to show up at Kempton on Boxing Day to take on Kauto Star. A lot of the talk it must be said appears to be coming from the pockets of punters and disturbingly a number show little concern for Imperial Commander.
My point of view is if the horse is injured he must be rested and it would be wrong to race him under prepared be he a Gold Cup winner or a low grade handicapper. As much as we all want to see the best horses racing each other, better that when a horse races it is fully fit and able to give its best than when rushed back from a small injury at the risk of suffering a more complicated one.
The welfare of the horse must at all times be the top priority and if a trainer of the stature of Twiston-Davies says his charge needs a week at least in his box then I see no reason to disbelieve him.
Also, and something that appears to have been overlooked by many, credit should be given to Nigel Twiston-Davies for informing the public as he did.
I personally hope Imperial Commander returns to full fitness soon and look forward to the clash with Kauto Star be it at Kempton on Boxing Day or at Cheltenham come March with Denman and co hopefully also all taking their place in the starting line-up.
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