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Firmly on the up in 2021, notching impressive wins at Musselburgh and York. Looked to have retained all his ability, on return from 20 months off, when sixth of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Enters calculations.

Opened his account on AW at Lingfield (10f) in December and acquitted himself well in defeat since, latest when eighth of 15 in York handicap (11.9f) last month. Not out of things.

Won this event (off 2 lb higher) 12 months ago and was unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood next time. However, rather gone backwards since and plenty to prove currently.

Back from 8-month absence when good second of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 3/1) 18 days ago. Entitled to build on that and could be a player.

Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, cosily. Still on a workable mark up 5 lb but this looks a deeper contest.

Came close off this mark at Kempton (8f) in April but not been in same form since and others are more appealing. Cheekpieces back on.

Enjoyed a good spell last summer and doubled his tally of handicap wins on return at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last month. Below that level at Newmarket latest, though, and others look better treated.

Failed to add to his tally in 2022 but posted several creditable efforts in defeat and returned to best when narrow second of 19 in Newbury handicap (10f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Remains fairly treated on old form and is one for shortlist.

Dual winner last season, including over C&D, and got back on scoreboard when making all at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 11 days ago. More required under a penalty here but warrants respect.