Lookers Audi Glasgow/Hamilton Handicap

Off time: 19:23 | Winning time: 1m 9.42s

(6)

Rock Of England^b1¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: B A Curtis| T: E Bethell| OR: 74| D

7/2

Unlucky not to finish closer when sixth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 9/2) 12 days ago, keeping on when hampered inside final 1f. Blinkers on first time now dropping in trip.

Form: 566-546

(3)

American Affair¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 72

7/4

Winner of novice at Wetherby (7f) in May. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at York (7f, good to firm) since. Back down in trip. Remains unexposed.

Form: 6516

(4)

Northern Spirit⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 71| D

3/1

Second 6f Newcastle handicap win of the year when leading near the finish 6 weeks ago. A further 4 lb rise doesn't look severe assuming he's as effective on turf (well held previous attempt but it was his debut).

Form: 79-1321

(5)

Storm Venture²⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 71

8/1

Fair form at 2. 10/1, creditable third of 6 in nursery at Nottingham (5f, soft) on final start in October. Can be competitive if fully primed after 8 months off.

Form: 49733-

(1)

Borough¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Hart| T: I Jardine| OR: 63

14/1

Well beaten in 2 comeback outings for new yard last month and can only be watched for the time being.

Form: 5358-56

(2)

Royal Mariner¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: G Lee| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 60| D

17/2

20/1, not seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, late headway after being denied a run and forced to switch. Eased another 2 lb.

Form: 443-655

Forecasts

American Affair (7/4), Northern Spirit (3/1), Rock Of England (7/2), Storm Venture (8/1), Royal Mariner (17/2), Borough (14/1)

If NORTHERN SPIRIT can translate his AW form to the turf he might still be handicapped to win again. This is less competitive than the race American Affair contested on his York handicap debut and Jim Goldie's charge is second choice ahead of the returning Storm Venture.