KYBER has the ability to strike a blow for Scotland; Storm Prospect and Guerilla join Rathrockscourt on the shortlist. Jim Goldie's decent dual-performer has not been in the form of his life on the flat but he may be rejuvenated by a return to hurdles. He was a Musselburgh winner in December and then ran two good races in the Spring and off what appears to still be a winnable mark, he can win this off 105. Rathrockscourt is an interesting contender; he was well-fancied at Roscommon earlier this month but was well-held. The better ground today is probably in his favour and he has run well here before on a previous jaunt. Solway Blue was pulled up last time out when a 25/1 shot; he would only become of interest here if the market spoke in his favour, especially as the handicapper has not relented an inch. Guerilla won here earlier this month and then wasn't disgraced at Bangor as he tried to follow up off the same mark; now 10lbs higher, it would have to be almost a career best to win this at this stage of his career. Front Rank is tumbling down the weights for a string of defeats, but his recent flat runs don't offer too much encouragement, however soft ground could see him in a much better light. Storm Prospect steps up in trip following a good effort in defeat at Hexham, however this course winner still has stamina to prove, and so it is Kyber who can carry on his trainer's good course record.
Storm Prospect 8-1 (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure 2 out, effort approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Veiled Applause (11-10) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Front Rank (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Always in rear, ridden 6th, 9th of 14, 24l behind Master At Arms (11-5) at Stratford 2m 3f 4yo Am hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Kyber 9-1 (10-10) With leader, led 3rd, headed after 4 out, no extra after last, 4th of 11, 8l behind Percutant (11-8) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Mar.
Rathrockscourt (IRE) 4-1fav (11-2) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 3 out, no extra before next, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 14l behind Scolboa King (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 sft.
Solway Blue 25-1 (10-10) In rear, mistake 6th, very awkward 8th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Aberdeen Park (11-6) at Bangor 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd, 8 ran.
Guerilla (AUS) 5-1 (10-11) Keen early, towards rear, last when not fluent 6th, headway approaching 2 out, never nearer, 4th of 13, 13l behind Ruby Valentine (11-4) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gd.
