North Fleet is taken to land the opener at the main expense of Immaculate Red and La Vecchia Scuola. The selection was well beaten when last seen out at Nottingham but he is eased in grade today and he has his optimum ground conditions. He also has the very capable Barry Savage on board and he looks the one to beat. Immaculate Red is another that will handle the ground and the drop back to this trip will certainly help him. La Vecchia Scuola finished a fair fourth in a claimer at Catterick last time and as that was an improved effort from this filly, she is definitely worth a look in the market. Dark Moon is better than she has been showing of late, so if she were to recapture some of her old sparkle she would be a major player. However, North Fleet looks a more solid bet and he is taken to score.
Dark Moon 16-1 (9-8) Slowly away, in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 9l behind Blue Quiver (9-7) at Lingfield 7f sll (6) pol.
Immaculate Red 20-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Strabinios King (8-12) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
North Fleet 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders and hung left, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 16, 16l behind Brunelleschi (9-2) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Pirner's Brig 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened final 2f, last of 6, 7l behind Baileys Outshine (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Flower of Cork (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Chased leaders far side, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 8l behind Sahara Silk (9-3) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Bold Indian (8-10) at Catterick 7f 3yo clm (6) gf.
Lovers Kiss 50-1 (8-4) Went right start, soon prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Social Rhythm (9-1) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Newport Lass (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 9l behind Bold Indian (8-10) at Catterick 7f 3yo clm (6) gf.