Racing UK Handicap

Not won since June 2016 (1m1f at York), but has slipped to a mark that is 3lb below that last success. Didn't appear suited by the AW at Newcastle in November, and entitled to come on for last month's reappearance at York.

Produced his best run of the year on his latest start at Beverley last month when ½L second to Mr Cool Cash. Drops marginally in trip and has been raised 1lb, but a key player on that form, especially if the ground begins to dry out slightly.

One time decent handicapper for Keith Dalgliesh, but woeful of late, and has only finished in front of one rival in his last five starts. Plummeted in the weights, but the first time tongue tie and cheek-pieces need to have a transformation on this previous C&D winner.

Seemingly out of sorts prior to a fair second to Dark Crystal at Hamilton in early June (1m+ soft). One wouldn't want the mortgage on him reproducing that showing, but he does have one solid piece of form over C&D in June 2016 (neck runner up to The Artful Prince) to fall back on and provide some added confidence.

Lightly raced, and held his form as a juvenile over sprint trips. Not so good in a couple of runs this year at Chester (soft) and whilst falling in the weights can't be recommended at present.

Raced once as a juvenile for Tom Dascombe (Newbury runner up; 6f soft), but disappointing so far for this trainer. With retrospect held little chance against Benbatl at Doncaster in April, and whilst still early 'ish' days, is hard to recommend. Trainer also saddles Character Onesie.