Lycetts Insurance Brokers Confined Novice Stakes

Won a novice hurdle on soft ground back in December but has struggled for pace in two efforts on the flat so far. Likely to need a bit further than this and a bit of cut in the ground to be at his best. Cheekpieces added for the first time.

Improved on efforts in novice company when running well in Listed contest at Goodwood (1m3f, good to soft) last time. That piece of form sets a pretty clear standard in here and is a leading player.

Made solid progress from first run to win in good style at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago. Penalty requires more but has untapped potential and likely to do better still.

Failed to beat a rival on on debut at Leicester (1m, good) last month. Should appreciate this step up in trip but needs to show major improvement to bustle up a couple of these.