"You have to ask what were the chances of Commercial Flyer running to his potential on the third day?
Most people would say it was unlikely, and therefore what was he running for?"
For the record, leading independent form experts Timeform feel Commercial Flyer ran the best race of his career despite being beaten on Saturday.
The Racing Post's handicappers agree that the chestnut showed improved form on his third start in 48 hours, but image often takes precedence over reality nowadays and the days of horses being turned out swiftly could be numbered according to Jockey Club spokesman John Maxse.
"Peter is keen to discuss the issue with the veterinary committee and, if the response is unanimous, then it may well be converted into a practical measure," he said.
"That said, it bears repeating that Mr Pipe hasn't broken any rules. The grounds for concern would obviously have been greater had the decision to run those horses back-fired, but it seems that both horses returned fine."
Meanwhile, a wonderful week's racing gets off to a flyer with day one of the Punchestown Festival tomorrow.
The flyer in question is Moscow Flyer, who will bids to make it 20 wins from 20 completed starts over fences in the Kerrygold Champion Chase. Jessica Harrington's gelding will be a heavy odds-on chance to add to his wins at Cheltenham and Aintree and is reported "in great form" for his return to home soil.
She said: "We've taken him for a racecourse gallop since his Aintree win, as we didn't want him to start thinking that his season was over."
