Shea reports that National Colour once clocked 55 seconds over that distance in South Africa and is noted for flying out of the blocks. Being drawn out towards the middle is far from ideal but, despite a long absence, 20-1 could be cracking each-way value.
Jeremy Noseda's Fleeting Spirit looked a star sprinter in the making when recording a good time at Haydock against smart opposition, but does not look good value at odds of around 9-4.
The field tomorrow is considerably stronger and although Fleeting Spirit is expected to run a big race, life will be much tougher here.
Benbaun has proved he handles the course, the conditions, and can become the first English-trained winner of this prestigious contest since 2004 and restore some pride for the British sprinters.
