3.00 6f. 111yds. 13 Declared. Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap (Class 2 ) of £70,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €36,078.00 2nd - €16,919.00 3rd - €8,463.00 4th - €4,228.00 5th - €2,114.00 6th - €1,057.00
Formscan - Pocklington would be deserved winner following three defeats by under a length so far this term, while Commanche Falls finished narrowly in front of him at York last time and cannot be ruled out either. Royal Velvet struck on the Knavesmire a couple of days earlier and warrants respect lining up off 5lb higher, but TEN POUNDS shades the verdict. He has run well behind subsequent Group 2 winner More Thunder on his last couple of starts, particularly over 6f in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot, and should remain fiercely competitive despite a 2lb rise.