Appeared to relish the test when stepped up to 1m4f at Wolverhampton last time out for the first time. Yet to run here but is still unexposed over this trip and will be a tough nut to crack if he takes to the surface even off an 8lb higher mark.
Makes his handicap debut here after being gradually stepped up in trip in maidens. Looked to find this 1m4f test a little too much last timeout on the Polytrack at Kempton Park and will have his stamina really tested by this surface on which he runs for the first time.
Unsuccessful in three maidens (one on the AW) last year as a juvenile over 7f and a mile. Tried in a backend nursery over 1m2f and ran no race at all but far too soon to write him off given his pedigree and the sort to do better as a three-year-old.
Showed his best form on debut in a mile maiden at Hamilton in testing conditions. Failed to back that form up in a couple of subsequent outings and not sure what to make of his chance here on his handicap/Fibresand debut although the yard have done well with this sort here in the past.
Forecasts
Percy Thrower (7/4), Ladofash (9/4), Alexander M (7/2), Taxmeifyoucan (9/2)
With no Fibresand form to go on this is a difficult one to sort out but LADOFASH looks a progressive sort and he gets the vote. Percy Thrower looks as though he could be the sort to do better with a winter under his belt and Taxmeifyoucan is given the nod for the minor placing.