Rio Royale, Quick Single and DEFECTOR are the three to note in this sprint handicap with the last named gaining the clear vote. Defector has yet to show his true colours this season but he did show a decent level of form last year finishing second in a competitive maiden at Newmarket. He runs off what looks like a fair handicap mark and if he reproduces his best form he is sure to go close. Rio Royale won a handicap at Salisbury before failing to follow up with a penalty at Haydock last time out. He does have conditions to suit once again and has performed well off a similar mark in the past so he warrants respect. Quick Single looks weighted to his best at present and will have to run a personal best to score so is possibly best watched for the time being, so for the winner we return to Defector.
Aroundthebay 12-1 (9-1) In touch, effort 2f out, soon edged right and soon weakened, 16th of 18, 26l behind Never Lose (9-1) at Newbury 7f (4) gs in May.
Rio Royale (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Suzie Quw (8-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
Defector (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Pulled very hard in rear, short lived effort 2f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 12l behind Sir Isaac (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
Quick Single (USA) 66-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on, 7th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Cheap Thrills (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Satwa Street (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 13l behind Filligree (9-8) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm.
Soul Sista (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 9l behind Suzie Quw (8-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
