"Gerard told me he's dead lame."
"That's different to breaking down. He's not dead lame."
"Then what's the matter with him?"
"Limped when he pulled up, that's all."
"Isn't that enough the week before the race?" growled Bellshaw.
"It would be under certain circumstances, but it's not serious."
"You think he'll be fit to run?"
The trainer laughed.
"Of course he will. Who put that silly idea into your head?"
"Let's look at him."