Brigadier Gerard third Scottish the one to beat says Appleby

Trip To Paris: Gold Cup hero makes his long-awaited return to the track at NewburyCredit: Mark Cranham

3.00 Newbury
bet365 Stakes, Listed | 1m2f, 3yo+ | C4/RUK

Scottish, who made a highly encouraging start for his new owners Godolphin when finishing third to Time Test in Sandown's Group 3 Brigadier Gerard Stakes in May, seems sure to start a warm favourite.

A progressive middle-distance performer last year when trained by Andrew Balding, the son of Teofilo ended his three-year-old campaign by winning an Ayr Listed race and looks just the type to make further improvement this season.

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Richard BirchReporter

Published on 15 July 2016inPreviews

Last updated 16:06, 15 July 2016

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