Verdict

A market move for Malcheek would be of interest following two runs at 33/1 and 25/1, however a safer option may be HICCUPS who is narrowly preferred. Michael Dods has his horses running well and this experienced gelding has been holding his form well of late. He has no problem with a quick seven furlongs and is taken to add to his course and distance win. Pickering needs respect now stepping up to seven furlongs, especially as his best run this season was at a stiff Pontefract in April, whilst Dream Express is a stablemate of the selection and wasn't disgraced behind White Deer last time. Mozayada is starting to look attractively handicapped, Avontuur will appreciate this return to seven furlongs, whilst Violent Velocity won nicely at Newmarket on Saturday but he probably needs some cut in the ground to be seen at his best again. This looks a tightly-knit contest and we will just plump for Hiccups.

Formwatch

Geezers Colours 50-1 (9-10) Mid-division, soon pushed along, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 19, 15l behind Dancing Maite (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.

Hiccups 20-1 (9-12) Jumped awkwardly at start and towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, squeezed for room and switched right inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 2l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.

Pickering 11-4fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind All The Nines (9-11) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.

Dream Express (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, not much room and hampered when weakening approaching final furlong, 9th of 14, 6l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.

Glenridding 5-1 (9-4) Made all, ridden final furlong, kept on well, won at Chester 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating H Harrison (8-4) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.

Mozayada (USA) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, effort over 2f out, not much room and hampered when weakening approaching final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Fesko (8-8) at Thirsk 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf.

Avontuur (FR) 12-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, chased leader stands side group, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Bid For Gold (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.

Violent Velocity (IRE) 3-1fav (8-8) Held up, good headway from over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Convince (8-7) by 3/4l, 11 ran.

Royal Composer (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 12th of 16, 18l behind Hansomis (8-11) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.

Nufoudh (IRE) 40-1 (7-13) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on until one pace and no extra final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Summer Dancer (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.

Malcheek (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 8l behind Red Cape (9-0) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.