PERFECT RHYME

In-form Burke has Doonside in sights

- JASON HEAVEY

FOOLS RUSH IN (1.15) can make a mug of his rivals in the ITV4 opener this afternoon.

Jim Goldie’s gelding might be a big price but he is very well handicapped on some of his old form.

The five-year-old ran his best race for some time 10 days ago when running on well in the closing stages at Southwell in a competitive handicap.

ROYAL RHYME (1.50) may be 11lb his inferior on official ratings for the Virgin Betsponsored Doonside Cup over a mile and a quarter, but he is a progressive sort.

And he was so impressive winning a Goodwood handicap by six and a half lengths last month that he is well versed to take the step up in class in his stride. Trainer Karl Burke has also been firing in plenty of winners in recent days.