Moscow Flyer was aimed to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase for a third time. He suffered another defeat to Central House at Navan in the Fortria Chase, a defeat clear from the landing after the last, that silenced the crowd.
The passage describes Moscow Flyer's attempt to win the Queen Mother Champion Chase for a third time but was unsuccessful due to his defeat by Central House at Navan in the Fortria Chase. The loss led to a quiet atmosphere among the spectators.