tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced 2f out
in touch, headway to chase winner over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, held towards finish
tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and onepaced final 2f
made all, ridden 3f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on well towards finish
The unexposed Windy Britain is given the narrow verdict ahead of Archie Babe and Dr Sharp. Luca Cumani's runner has been expertly placed during this season and looks to have learnt how to settle in her races after a couple of disappointing runs on the all-weather during the winter. Although she is yet to race in such a small field, it is very difficult to get away from the claims of this daughter of Mark of Esteem. Archie Babe reportedly did not handle the fibresand at Southwell on Monday and that run is best ignored. He possesses clear ability but it is worrying that his best form tends to occur when there are bigger fields in opposition. Dr Sharp posted a 25/1 shock to floor odds-on backers at Ripon last time out. The ground will certainly not be on the soft side tonight but there have been one or too hints of ability on this surface in the past. Golden Boot would have chances on his better form but he was well behind Archie Babe when they met at Pontefract. Millennium Hall has shown little to write home about this term.
