Yarmouth 3:45 Result

Westport's recent form figures 111059 show a horse in tremendous form with three wins in a row before a slightly disappointing recent run which can be excused. He's a lightly raced 3yo still on a fair mark of 88, dropping into a competitive but winnable handicap. Billy Loughnane takes the ride for George Boughey, a yard in good form. The addition of blinkers could sharpen him up further after his last, more moderate effort. He races off the same weight as Pilu (131lbs) but has a stronger recent trajectory. The wide draw (9) is a slight concern over 6f but with a decent pace expected to be on, holding up and getting a clear run late should suit. Kodi Lion (05-991) also has solid claims with a recent win, but is now 3lb higher and has less consistent recent scoring pattern, while Midnight Thunder, top-rated on 94, is unproven with the /40-52 profile suggesting fitness/form questions and a big weight to carry at 139lbs. Art Lover is interesting on the way up in trip/class for Haggas but the profile 87-242 suggests he needs this to progress from bumping into calmer confirmation. Westport's recent scoring sequence and untapped potential at a fair mark make him the value proposition in a well-informed treble of three-time winners.