Sky Bet Sunday Series Stayers Handicap

Enhanced a reasonable strike rate on the Flat at Ripon and far from disgraced in a couple of good handicaps at Newmarket/York since. Needs considering back down in class and in a change of headgear.

Habitual slow starter who finally ended his long losing run at Hamilton having threatened to do so numerous times in the interim. Well on top that day so of interest up 3 lb.

Potentially on a decent mark on hurdles form but was tailed off on his return to the Flat at Doncaster 5 weeks ago. Blinkers back on.

Confirmed previous promise (and did well under the circumstances) when opening his account at Thirsk (2m, good) in August. Positive start to this season when going close at Ripon (2m, heavy) and put in another decent effort when fourth at Chester. Solid claims.

Two good placed efforts on AW this spring. Shaped much better than result at Hamilton before resuming winning ways under more patient tactics at Carlisle 10 days ago. Not taken lightly.

Had plenty in his favour when ending a long losing run at Doncaster last week, though he almost threw it away by dossing in front. Vulnerable back up in class.

Winner at Wolverhampton in December and back to form when close third to Blow Your Horn in handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Needs to build on that in this better race, however.

Dual winner at up to 2m last season and returned in good form, running respectably without doing anything quickly when placed all 3 starts. May have to settle for a minor role again.