bump start, with leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
dwelt and bump start, soon prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
started very slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left and one pace inside final furlong
went left start, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on nearest at finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
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The drop back in trip may help Kingston Harbour, who is preferred to Fisby and Mission Affirmed. The last mentioned made an encouraging return to the all-weather when chasing home Bundaberg at Southwell earlier this month. Entitled to strip fitter for the run, Tom Tate's gelding has to be respected but lack of a previous outing on the Polytrack is of concern. Top weight Westcote has been running consistently well on the sand this winter and represents the in form stable of Kevin Ryan but may struggle to give weight away all round. Midshipman is only 2lbs higher than when scoring here in December and is another with claims but has disappointed in two starts since then and of more interest may be Fisby. Sylvester Kirk's gelding failed to justify market support when beaten over the extended mile here last month. Not helped by racing wide into the straight that day, the son of Efisio made amends when successful over 1m2f at Lingfield subsequently and holds solid claims off just a 2lb higher mark today. Recent course and distance winner Gold Guest and the reappearing Reap are others to consider but the vote goes to Kingston Harbour. Vince Smith's gelding is still relatively unexposed after just seven career starts but has made a good impression since joining current connections this winter with wins in a maiden over course and distance and a handicap at Southwell. The son of Danehill has seemed not to stay 1m4f in his last two starts and looks worth a bet returned to today's trip.
Lake Diva 9-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 21l behind Typhoon Tilly at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Gold Guest 7-2 Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (F4) pol in Jan beating Our Destiny by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Westcote (USA) 7-1 Raced mid-division, pushed along 4f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 7l behind Set Alight at Southwell 7f fll hcp (E3) fbs.
Kingston Harbour (IRE) 2-1fav Held up and keen, headway over 3f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind True Companion at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (E3) pol.
