led early, tracked leader until 7f out, went 2nd again over 3f out, hung left and led over 1f out, stayed on well
soon led, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, went 2nd 7f out until ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in 4th, headway 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
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ALBERTUS PICTOR could only manage third on his handicap debut at Lingfield last time. Racing keenly off a slow pace set by the eventual winner Archie Rice, Sir Mark Prescott's charge couldn't pick up in the closing stages and may well take matters into his own hands from the front here. He's given another chance ahead of Straversjoy who has won four times over C&D since last September and should go close again despite a penalty. Bold Adventure is a multiple winner on Polytrack but over 1m6f or further while Kames Park has a chance on his best form.
Kiama Bay (IRE) 15-8fav (10-0) Mid-division, weakened rapidly over 5f out, soon lost touch and virtually pulled up, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Jezza (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Albertus Pictor 8-11fav (8-12) Slowly away, soon recovered, raced keenly in touch, progress 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, until ran on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Archie Rice (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Bold Adventure 33-1 (9-1) Led, 5 lengths clear 8f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Cozy Tiger (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Straversjoy 5-1 (9-2) Dwelt, mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon hard ridden, led inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec beating Alternative Choice (9-8) by hd, 10 ran.
Kames Park (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Dropped out start, held up in last, closed 4f out, pushed up to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right and headed towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Talenti (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
Parhelion 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, good headway to chase leaders over 6f out, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, well behind Yashrid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.