Verdict

Keith Dalgleish could be on for a quick double here as Tectonic is only 3lb higher than when scoring over a slightly shorter trip at Hamilton last month. But we're inclined to give another chance to JOYFUL SOUND, who has got his act together lately and didn't do a lot wrong in a better race at Beverley last time. Bygones For Coins comfortably beat Outlaw Torn at Newcastle nine days ago but the runner-up enjoys a big turnaround at the weights today and should finish closer. Madame Blavatsky is still a maiden but only found one too good on her latest start and can't be left out of calculations.

Formwatch

Call Of Duty (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Tectonic (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.

Monthly Medal 66-1 (8-13) Dwelt, always behind, 11th of 12, 20l behind Size (8-11) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.

Tectonic (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Close up, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden to lead and edged left inside final furlong, just held on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Royal Straight (9-11) by shd, 7 ran.

Outlaw Torn (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd last 100 yards, nearest at finish, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Bygones For Coins (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.

Joyful Sound (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along and every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Ted's Brother (9-9) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.

Korngold 11-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 14l behind Amazing Blue Sky (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.

Bygones For Coins (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, led 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on well, won at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun beating Outlaw Torn (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.

One Of Twins 12-1 (8-7) Soon led, headed over 4f out, outpaced 3f out, no impression final 2f, 9th of 13, 12l behind Handheld (9-3) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (6) gs in May.

Celtic Step 10-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 13l behind Amazing Blue Sky (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.

Madame Blavatsky (FR) 16-1 (8-10) Broke well, led early, held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd place inside final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Amazing Blue Sky (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.

Landesherr (GER) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f fout, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 30l behind Grand Diamond (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 4f ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.

True Pleasure (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, 5th of 14, 7l behind Bygones For Coins (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.

Needwood Park 40-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 6f out, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 47l behind Medieval Bishop (8-7) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.