Bombay looks like a banker at Hamilton

TIPS: David O’Meara-trained colt was impressive on introduction at Ripon

BOMBAY looks banker material in the opening Always Trying Maiden Stakes at Hamilton.

A rare runner for former leading owner Sir Robert Ogden these days, the David O’Meara-trained colt found only the more experienced Musical Terms too strong on his introduction at Ripon just over a week ago.

Musical Terms is rated a very solid 78, so that was a decent effort from Bombay first time up, and a reproduction of that performance should see him come home in front.

MADE OF HONOUR gets the nod in the EBF Stallions Flower Of Scotland Fillies’ Handicap.

Karl Burke’s filly ran into Epsom Derby fifth and Royal Ascot hero Benbatl on her debut at Doncaster in the spring, but was clear of the rest.

She ran well again on Town Moor when third a few weeks later and it was no surprise to see her making it third time lucky at Ayr in late May.

Made Of Honour has not been seen since, but makes her return and handicap debut off what looks a workable mark for a yard enjoying an excellent campaign.

Meanwhile, Mark Johnston does well with his runners at Goodwood, and it would be no great surprise to see FAITHFUL PROMISE get back on the winning trail in the Docker Hughes Fillies’ Nursery Handicap.

The daughter of Acclamation has won twice from eight starts, landing low-key events at Musselburgh and Catterick, and filled the runner-up spot on a couple of occasions. SELECTIONS: GOODWOOD: 1.30 Fearsome, 2.05 Juliet Foxtrot, 2.40 Mt Augustus, 3.15 FAITHFUL PROMISE (NAP), 3.50 Aurora Gray, 4.25 Jashma, 5.00 Hard Toffee.

HAMILTON: 1.50 Bombay, 2.25 Green Howard, 3.00 Greenview Paradise, 3.35 Dodgy Bob, 4.10 Avenue Of Stars, 4.45 Made Of Honour, 5.20 Champagne Rules, 5.55 Yensir.

DOUBLE: Bombay and Faithful Promise.