Here are a few photos I took of
Gabby at Finlandia Trophy.
She wasn't at her best there, but I actually thought her programs and music seemed quite promising. Once they are polished, I think she can make a great Carmen, and deliver an excellent light-and-shade, dynamic, Gladiator program. I thought the choreography in both programs have potential, and could suit her very well... but I guess I am in a minority in thinking that.
I was reminded of her performance at last year's Nebelhorn - an early-season competition where she gave a very similar performance and received a very similar score. Yet, by the end of the season she was on the podium at both 4CC and World's. So I'm hoping maybe this season will be like that too, or better :-D
I think she learned a lot from last year's GP events, and became mentally stronger too (I saw her at the French GP, and it seemed to me, a simple loss of focus in the FS cost her a medal there. I don't think she will easily make such mistakes again. At least, I hope not!).
Anyway, if she's fit and in good form, she is surely a podium contender in China this week - and I'll be cheering for her (well, I'm cheering for
all the ladies at CoC :-D)
PS.
THOSE NAILS! Wow!

One fall could ruin them all