4.05 2m. 2f. 28yds. 8 Declared. Portobello Cup Handicap (Class 4 ) of £20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,468.00 2nd - €4,912.00 3rd - €2,454.00 4th - €1,228.00 5th - €612.00
Formscan - Having scored in comfortable fashion over 1m6f at Musselburgh, RORY THE CAT looks primed to take this step up in class in his stride. Lucinda Russell's charge justified market support when pulling clear on that occasion, and a 3lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear out of his reach. Simple Star is feared most after only narrowly missing in a blanket finish over the extended 1m4f at this venue earlier this month and this extra yardage appears likely to suit, while Pons Aelius should also be on the scene.