raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
led, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, tired towards finish, headed post
took keen hold, in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, pulled hard in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer
tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, ran on strongly to lead post
in rear, effort when ran wide bend into straight 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish
Withdrawn
Much of Kersivay's chances in this handicap will depend on his run at Kempton on Wednesday so given that variable we will give LOYAL ROYAL a chance at a price with Stanley Goodspeed also looking a danger. Joe Fanning is after the all-weather jockey title this year and he is an eye-catching booking on the selection. Milton Bradley's charge has been solid since scoring off of this mark in October and at the forecast odds it seems worth chancing him again. Stanley Goodspeed has been on form scoring back-to-back victories before an out of character bad run on his last effort. He has a bit to prove after that run but he's capable of better and should be able to put in a bold bid off this mark. Suhayl Star looks value for grabbing some minor money now three pounds lighter than when last winning and while Kersivay will obviously be in with a chance on the back of a good run on Wednesday we prefer Loyal Royal at the likely odds.
Kersivay 4-1fav (8-7) Made virtually all, travelling strongly 2f out, held on well towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Welcome Approach (8-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Stanley Goodspeed 7-4fav (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Copperwood (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Hypnotist (UAE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakend final furlong, last of 10, 9l behind Sarah's Art (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Trading Nation (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Keen, held up mid-division, effort when not clear run over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Mint Whip (8-6) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Apotheosis 5-1 (9-2) Prominent early, mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Saviour Sand (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, raced wide, held up in touch, outpaced over 2f out, switched left 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sweet Applause (8-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Sapphire Prince (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, pressed from 4f out, ridden and under pressure over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Binnion Bay (8-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Castleburg 16-1 (8-10) Held up in final trio, headway 2f out, ridden to lead briefly well inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 8, hd behind Lady Kent (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Nacho Libre 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 10, 6l behind Sarah's Art (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders and keen, went 2nd over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Bollywood Style (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
