DUFF took the switch to the all-weather in his stride at Lingfield last month and looks the likely winner of the digibet.com Sunbury Stakes at Kempton.

Trained in Ireland by Edward Lynam, the five-year-old has kept distinguished company this year, winning a Listed event at Cork on his reappearance before having his limitations exposed in Group company on the turf.

He tackled an artificial surface for the first time on his latest outing and showed a smart change of gear to come home two and a quarter lengths clear of his nearest pursuer.

This step back up to seven furlongs should not inconvenience him and he has to be rated a major player.

Cape Colony seems to save his best efforts for Kempton and can secure his third win in as many starts at this venue in the TFM Networks Handicap.

The three-year-old shed his maiden tag off a mark of 59 here back in February and it is a measure of his significant progress that he managed to score off a 17lb higher rating last time.

Another 5lb in the saddle obviously makes life tougher again, but it would still be surprising if he does not get involved in the finish.

Vine Street is ending the year in spectacular fashion and a third successive win looks on the cards in the Seasons Greetings Handicap at Lingfield.

Michael Jarvis' filly was placed on her first three starts, so it was no great surprise when she won cosily at Great Leighs on her penultimate outing.

A 6lb penalty was not enough to stop her following up less than a week later and, provided a busy month has not taken its toll, she will be the one to beat again.

Award Winner looked a novice of considerable potential on his last couple of starts and takes his chance in the EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.

Brendan Powell's charge ended the last campaign on something of a sour note after pulling up at Folkestone, but he looked a much-improved sort when scoring readily in a decent event at Exeter on his return.

He followed up in even more convincing style at Plumpton last time and will prove a tough nut to crack here - despite the burden of a double penalty.

Prince Of Persia opened his chasing account at Huntingdon in some style last time out and bids to follow up in Bangor's Wynnstay Novices' Chase.

On what was his first try at three miles, he steadily drew clear to score by nine lengths.

While he is dropping back in trip here, the more testing ground means that should not cause Prince Of Persia too many problems.

SELECTIONS

BANGOR: 12.10 Prince Of Persia, 12.40 Kikos, 1.10 The Gangerman, 1.45 Dark Gentleman, 2.20 Echo Point, 2.55 Cordier, 3.25 Strokestown.

KEMPTON: 6.20 Mellow Mixture, 6.50 My Best Bet, 7.20 Sestet, 7.50 Good Effect, 8.20 DUFF (NAP), 8.50 Cape Colony, 9.20 Whiskey Creek.

LINGFIELD: 12.00 Shaded Edge, 12.30 Sabre Light, 1.00 Luckier, 1.35 Pezula Bay, 2.10 Green Velvet, 2.45 Valdan, 3.15 Vine Street.

NEWBURY: 12.20 Walkon, 12.50 Go For One, 1.25 Arctic Ben, 2.00 Great Tsar, 2.35 Borero, 3.05 Award Winner, 3.35 Shilpa.

DOUBLE: Duff and Vine Street.