bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3)

Won sole 2-y-o start and much improved when following up over C&D in May. Campaigned at Group 3 level and upwards after and far from disgraced on the whole. Clearly goes well fresh but no easy task on these terms having been gelded.

Struggled to match his 3-y-o form on the whole in good company last year, though he did sign off with a listed win in the mud at Newmarket. Definite player on these terms for this reappearance.

Produced a smart performance when winning the traditionally very strong King George (Handicap) at Royal Ascot in June. Overcame tricky circumstances when following up in the Gordon Stakes and third-place finish in the St Leger was another forward step. Big player if coping with this trip.

Listed/Group 3 winner at 2. Finished lame in Dante at York last spring and not seen since (has been gelded). Interesting that leading connections are persevering but this no easy introduction.

Progressive handicapper in 2022 and took form to another level last term, resuming winning ways in Group 2 at Newmarket in July alongside 4 runner-up efforts, including the Bahrain Trophy. Disappointing effort in Qatar in February but certainly in the right hands to get back on track. Blinkered.

Rapidly developed into a smart performer as a 3-y-o in 2022, winning 3 of his 4 starts. It took a long time to get him back but his reappearance second to Dubai Honour was full of promise and he's open to plenty of progress.

Smart at 3 but lightly raced and lost his way badly for a couple of years. Re-joined Sir Mark Todd and well ridden to make all in handicap company at Bath 3 weeks ago. This asks a different question.