81.   That may be laying it on thick for most observers, but his stellar performances this season have many of his harshest critics trying out a new tune.

82.   The four-hour performance had an enthusiastic reception, except for British director Graham Vick.

83.   His performance had the crowd on their feet as he trounced the field, made up of the best middle distance horses in Europe.

84.   Tensions rose so high a performance had to be cancelled after a strike by the artistes last March.