Returned from a spell hurdling with a good fourth over 1m4f at Kempton at the end of last month. Notable runner racing off the same mark in this event.
Broke his maiden when winning a novice race over an extended 1m here by a shrot-head in March. Struggled on handicap debut over 1m at Newcastle earlier this month on only subsequent start and finished well beaten over this trip in January.
Successful in a 1m2f handicap at Newbury (good-to-firm) in July but has not replicated that form in three subsequent starts. Stepping up in trip having finished 13L last of seven over 1m1f at Newmarket (good) two months ago.
Ten race maiden was disqualified from first when contesting a 1m4f handicap at Brighton (good-to-firm) in August. Raised 2lb for that effort he is one for the shortlist on this occasion.
Fair sixth over 1m3f at Kempton last month and ran well when beaten 1¾L into third over this trip at the same venue subsequently. Notable runner off a mark 2lb higher than for his latest success.
Placed over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle in September and best effort in two subsequent starts came when 5L fifth over this trip at Kempton last time out. Worth a check in the market in this contest.
Failed to figure in two starts on turf since joining this stable most recently when 83L last of 12 over an extended 1m5f at Chester (soft) in July. Probably best watched down in trip following a break.
Forecasts
Natty Night (15/8), Fiesole (3/1), Htilominlo (9/2), Blue Medici (7/1), The Throstles (8/1), Liva (18/1), Willy Sewell (40/1)
HITILOMINLO can gain compensation for his disqualification from first in September by making a winning return from a break to take this middle-distance handicap. The selection has the tried to suit and he can get the better of Fiesole who showed decent form last time out on his first start back from a spell hurdling. Third place can go to Blue Medici who wasn't beaten far over this trip on his most recent start.