CASPAR STILL PROGRESSING

Alan McCabe feels Caspar Netscher is still progressing despite his defeat in the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

The two-year-old made significant headway having been in the rear throughout the early stages and he fairly flew home to claim fifth under Robert Winston, beaten just over a length by the winner, Crusade.

He remains on course for the Breeders' Cup.

"He's fine, he's in good order and all seems well. All roads lead to America now," said McCabe.

"It was arguably his best effort because it was his first run in a Group One and he was an unlucky loser.

"It's a tricky track and a unique course. He got shuffled back but it was amazing his run after that, a few more strides and he'd have been in front.

"What's worse is the fact that the horses who finished second and third we have already beaten and beaten them well (in the Gimcrack).

"But that's racing, he's survived to go on to Kentucky. On that run he's still progressing.

"Robert's initial reaction when he came in was that he should have won."

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