A match on the face of it between Winter Garden and Farlington and on official ratings, we have to side with the latter. Howard Johnson's charge may be prone to the odd error but is much more resolute than the string of second placings might initially suggest. Winter Garden is relatively consistent but ten year old novices do not make the best betting propositions. He is fully exposed and did at least prove on his last racecourse visit that he is capable of staying three miles plus. Lazy But Lively did inflict a defeat on our selection at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. His form seems to have waned ever since. Mister Dave's can be a little brave at his obstacles and while not totally overlooked, his form suggests that he is a better horse at Wetherby. Seasquill often travels well yet invariably finds nil close home. Another chance then for the Scottish National winning combination of Graham Lee and Howard Johnson to score with Farlington.
