Bonnington: Cups breakthrough has more glory in Spirit's sights

25 January 2022 | Jason Bonnington
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In psychology, they call it insight – and we’ve all experienced it.

Insight is that magical moment that materializes when suddenly, and without warning, one accesses the solution to a pressing problem. Often a problem one has toiled over without making any obvious progress. 

Spirit Of St Louis has reached insight in 2022.

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