Even with Passion Cantata's support army at the races on Saturday to urge her on, she was unable to overcome the difficult conditions this race posed for her. For she had top weight, widest barrier and was attacked for the lead before the 600m. Even so, in a fortnight she will strip fitter and will be racing at level weights in the three year old Magic Millions race over 1400m and I expect her to run right up to her best.
The photo is of Trevor Rees's twin granddaughters – and what a lovely sight they were!