The field split into two groups for this sprint, and unusually when there is give in the ground, the stands' side was distinctly favoured with the five that raced that side filling the first five places. It is therefore form to treat with caution.

GEORGE THE BEST has a good record on the track, and also had his favoured easy ground, and made all up the stands' side to score a convincing success despite racing from 7lb out of the handicap. This was his third win on the track, and he is likely to reappear with a penalty on the course on Thursday. However, the merit of this win is not what he beat overall, but what he beat on the stands' side, as Blackheath, who hadn't been in the best of form, chased him home ahead of Primarily, who has yet to win a race.

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