Was starting to look frustrating until finally getting his head in front over C&D last time out, having fallen some way in the handicap. 5lb higher here and although clearly in good heart, no certainly to repeat that run given overall profile.
C&D winner here in May but runner up has hardly advertised that form as strong, and then he himself was turned over at 4-9 next time out. Had a break, so may improve for that, every chance on the figures but possibly not one to trust.
Spits and spots of ability in a couple of bumpers but well beaten in two novice hurdles, and unless the combination of hood and better ground turns his fortunes around quickly, he's making up the numbers here.
Likeable type that tries hard, needs quick ground and ran really well when second at Warwick recently, coming back off a small break. Likely to be allowed to dictate this and will be hard to pass if allowed too much rope.
Forecasts
Pontresina (8/11), Full (3/1), Stradivarius Davis (3/1), Midnight Midge (50/1)
Full finally got himself on the scoresheet here last time out but a repeat of that is no guarantee. PONTRESINA is taken to make all the running on ground that will suit and looks an improving type. He can take this at the expense of Stradivarius Davis, who could have his own ideas about the game but has ability too.