Castleford chief executive Richard Wright said that it was not a publicity stunt but added: "Many expected them to not be at the races and have a 'mare in the trials but they have shown a fair bit of skill, commitment and courage to suggest that with time they could become successful rugby league players. Their work ethic and professionalism have been exemplary."
"Many people watched their trial and they certainly won over some of the doubters, and proved that the trial was more than simply a publicity stunt. Whether we have the time to get them up to the level required is a different matter"
The horses have now finished the trial but judging by their long faces, they are not going to be offered a contract.
In the Olympics, suspicion had been aroused when footage of one of the clear rounds was reviewed
