JIM Goldie is a regular on the Scottish circuit, indeed he hardly misses a meeting, but he is particularly canny when it comes to valuable handicaps further afield.

He struck with a vengeance in the 59th John Smith’s Cup at York on Saturday as 20/1 shot Euchen Glen made all for Alistair Rawlinson to beat Thundering Blue by just over two lengths, with Kynren and Titus claiming the minor places.