Virgin Bet Royal Mile Handicap

Pair of wins over 7f last year, showing useful form when forging well clear in 7f Catterick nursery on heavy for latter win in October. Well held at Doncaster final start but no surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang.

Much improved from debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Ripon (6f, good) in August. Found out under a penalty at Pontefract (6f again) the following month. Steps up significantly in trip for this handicap debut/reappearance.

Runner-up first 2 starts and made it third time lucky in 7f Newcastle novice in November. Opening mark demands improvement but he could easily have more to offer.

Placed first 3 starts and his 5 lengths fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f) final start came in a decent novice. The step up to 1m will suit and he's likely to be a major player for a leading stable which targets this race.

Fair form at 2, including a 6f Ripon maiden win. Creditable second of 6 in 7f Doncaster nursery (heavy) on final start. Up in trip again on reappearance.

Thrice-raced maiden. Bit disappointing when last of 4 in 6f novice at Chester on final 2-y-o start but he's in good hands and retains potential now handicapping over a longer trip on return.