led, ridden over 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, switched right to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
reared start and slow into stride, took keen hold, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, switched right 1f out, driven to challenge between horses inside final furlong, led near finish
in rear, never a factor
NORTHERN FLYER'S consistency can see him rewarded with a victory; Queen's Scholar and Glenluji may be the biggest dangers. John Quinn's gelding has bumped into Polish World the last twice and appears to have taken well to the application of cheek-pieces. He is able to race off the same mark of 57 today and with Graham Gibbons back on board he should run well. Queen's Scholar is less exposed and doesn't look overburdened with a mark of 64 for this handicap bow; she is respected. Glenluji was run off his feet at Hamilton over six furlongs but stayed on well to the line and he looks a player back up in trip, Cold Quest's third to Smalljohn over seven furlongs here last time reads well, whilst Defi looks out of love with the game but the handicapper has given him a big chance. A return to this track will suit both Zabeel Tower and San Silvestro, however the tentative vote is given to Northern Flyer.
San Silvestro (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Dwelt, tracked leader, led over 5f out, soon 3 lengths clear, ridden over 2f out, joined inside final furlong, edged left and headed final strides, in a race won by Royal Straight (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 4yo sell stks (6) gf, 6 ran.
Capeability (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 4l behind Touch of Style (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Zabeel Tower 20-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 18l behind Almaty Express (8-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Barataria 25-1 (8-0) Reared start, in rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 22l behind Justonefortheroad (9-4) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Northern Flyer (GER) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway over 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1/2l behind Polish World (9-4) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Indian Violet (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Bidable (8-11) at Warwick 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Queen's Scholar (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, weakened towards finish, 7th of 13, 8l behind Frances Stuart (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf.
Glenluji 7-1 (7-10) Went left start, held up towards rear, kept on on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 11, 4l behind Almaty Express (8-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Cold Quest (USA) 11-2 (7-12) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and switched left 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Smalljohn (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Defi (IRE) 100-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 38l behind Top Bid (8-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
