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Won here (25.8f) a year ago off 8 lb higher and ran up to his best when third at Warwick in September. Below par since, though might have needed the run on second start for this yard at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago.

Opened his account over jumps when taking Wetherby handicap (good to soft) in October and bounced back quickly from a tame run when winning a match race at Catterick in February. Seems a bit in and out but he's very capable off this mark and has good record fresh.

Better than ever when runner-up over C&D last month and backed that up when going one better here (25.8f) 2 weeks ago, soon clear. Obvious claims.