Just the four runners for this four-runner handicap, and a tactical affair to boot. SCOTLAND YARD, who soon went into the lead, was steadied halfway along the back straight and it was not until three furlongs that Royston Ffrench asked him to lengthen. Although strongly pressed, and perhaps headed briefly, he saw his race out in gritty fashion. This was his first outing on turf, and his handicap debut. A good stamp of horse, he looks capable of further improvement.

Baltic Princess, a stablemate of the winner, and, like him, making her handicap bow, shaped well. Although she was outpaced when the tempo finally increased, she kept on well close home to nick second place. A stiffer test of stamina will suit her better.

Merveilles was patiently ridden. Moving up smoothly three furlongs out, he soon came under pressure and was found wanting.

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