led 7f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
keen led, headed 7f out, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead again inside final furlong, headed towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
close up, wide into straight 2f out, soon ridden, headway approaching final furlong, driven edged left and stayed on to lead towards finish
taken to post early, close up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
Solar Deity has every chance on today's terms and is usually in the mix but has not won since 2013 now. AFONSO DE SOUSA has only his third start since April and suggested a return to winning ways was imminent when runner-up in a decent handicap at Chelmsford last time. David O'Meara's charge is also preferred to Man Of Harlech in a tight contest. Basil Berry has won over a mile before but has yet to race over today's trip and Starboard looks up against it at the weights.
Afonso De Sousa (USA) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, wide into straight, soon challenged, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on, held final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Our Channel (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Jan.
Basil Berry 4-1fav (9-0) Behind, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Spring Loaded (8-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (2) pol in Dec.
Man Of Harlech 5-1 (9-3) Took keen hold prominent, led 8f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Don't Be (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stks (1) pol in Dec.
Solar Deity (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Power Game (8-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Jan.
Starboard 20-1 (8-13) Raced wide, close up, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Bancnuanaheireann (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Oct.