Steadied start, in touch in rear, headway entering final 2f, effort when hung left approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, asserted close home tchd 11/10
Led 9f out, ridden over 2f out, edged right and headed over 1f out, still every chance when short of room and rider dropped whip, no extra close home op 13/2 tchd 17/2
Starczewski (11/8), Starfighter (2/1), Monsieur Lambrays (4/1), Fragrant Dawn (9/1), Guroor (25/1), Tajdeed (33/1), Hidden Pearl (50/1)
STARCZEWSKI looked unlucky in defeat last time and, although the handicapper has taken that into account, he can go one better in a weaker race. Starfighter caught the eye last time but there has to be a stamina doubt if this is run at a true pace. Fragrant Dawn looks a likely improver now stepping up to this trip, whilst Guroor's 2018 form makes her attractively weighted if the going remains quick.