Compare the weight differential to the .6 of one length between the pair at Hastings and the weight comes out heavily on top.
Further, Fritzy Boy enjoyed a saloon passage in the trail behind the leader and Master Power had to overcome a slow start and a wide trip in the second half of the race.
"I was hoping for a bit of rain before Hastings," said Master Power's trainer Chris Wood, "but, instead, the track came up better than most thought it would."
Master Power has a good record on rain-affected footing, but there is nothing wrong with his form on better ground.
His barrier of No 17 (No 15 if the emergencies come out) looks ordinary, but Fritzy Boy (No15, No 13 with no emergencies) is no better off, in fact, as a forward runner his barrier is actually worse.
The Makfi Challange is likely to be the best formline race to use as a guide in the next month or so.
Ishiabeel and Superturf come out of a different arena at the Grand National Meeting.
Superturf sprung a real surprise in winning the Winter Cup narrowly from Ishiabeel, who made it one each when she reversed that order later in the meeting.
With the scratching of Don't Say Clang, Superturf has to come out of the outside gate, which for a horse that can steam home will not be the end of his chances, but he will need luck.
Spare a Fortune didn't do a bad job at Riccarton, being caught late and finishing one length fourth to Stupendous over 1400m.
He is under rated and can handle any conditions.
Locally-trained Justanexcuse has had little luck lately, despite finishing second at his past two appearances.
