Roger Varian's new link-up with Godolphin is paying instant dividends with the promising Avicenna (Starspangledbanner) getting up late to capture Friday's Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster. Held up early by William Buick, the 11-2 shot who had won over course and distance on debut last month delivered a sustained effort down the wing to collar the 5-4 favourite Hankelow (Night Of Thunder) on the line.Photo finish! AVICENNA gets up in dramatic fashion to deny Hankelow in the Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes!@WilliamBuickX | @varianstable | @DoncasterRaces | @godolphin pic.twitter.com/7li0KN7TPE— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 12, 2025The post Varian Saddles Godolphin’s Avicenna To Flying Scotsman Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.