Verdict

Diplomatic popped up over C&D at a big price last time with previous winner My Best Man behind and should figure again while the likes of Pastoral Jet, Harvest Mist and Cairanne have all been placed in similar company of late. The last comment also applies to NACHO LIBRE, who was sent off odds-on for his latest start when third over 6f here. Mick Easterby's charge is expected to reverse running with runner-up Dingaan over today's longer trip and come out best here.

Formwatch

Diplomatic (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan beating Rightcar (9-3) by 1l, 13 ran.

Olynard (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place over 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Qeethaara (8-11) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.

Nacho Libre 10-11fav (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong until close home, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Welcome Approach (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.

My Best Man 8-1 (9-5) Awkward leaving stalls, always towards rear, 11th of 13, 12l behind Diplomatic (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.

Dingaan (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, one pace, 8th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Zip Lock (9-7) at Kempton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.

Lady Mango (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Last pair on outside, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a threat, 6th of 11, 6l behind Russian Ice (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.

Dells Breezer 20-1 (8-6) Dwelt always in rear, last of 9, 8l behind Chjimes (8-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Jan.

Akarana (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 23l behind Kyllachy Spirit (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.

Blueberry Fizz (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra near finish, 6th of 12, 2l behind Lovat Lane (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.

Toms River Tess (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Welcome Approach (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.

Pastoral Jet 5-2 (8-9) Towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, kept on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Lovat Lane (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.

Harvest Mist (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Emerald Royal (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.

Cairanne 11-2 (8-9) In rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on to go 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Jonnie Skull (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.

Tenancy (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 6, 16l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-3) at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs.