Verdict

Chapellerie made the most of a good opportunity when landing a Lingfield seller three weeks ago, but she may find MR KNIGHTLEY too strong here. The latter paid the price for setting a fast pace in a handicap at Kempton on Wednesday when fading quickly in the closing stages but Nathan Alison's claim gives him every chance in this company. Bond Style has been threatening to lose his maiden tag of late though he has plenty to find with the selection on today's terms as does recent C&D winner Speedy Yaki, but One More Roman looks a danger back over his winning trip.

Formwatch

Mr Knightley (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 10l behind Discoverer (9-1) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol.

Bond Style 8-11fav (9-3) Edged left start, soon led, ridden over 2f out, pressed from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Jericho (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.

Speedy Yaki (IRE) 4-7fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, switched right well over 1f out, soon, ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Homeward Strut (8-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.

Inya House 16-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 18l behind Speedy Yaki (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.

One More Roman (IRE) 9-4 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Sweet Ovation (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.

Chapellerie (IRE) 11-10fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jan beating The Dancing Lord (8-10) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.

Miss Purity Pinker (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Lana (8-9) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.