Betfred Training Series Apprentice Handicap

Represents a yard going well and having ended a losing run at Catterick (15.9f), he followed up from 2 lb higher mark at Chester (15.9f, soft) 12 days ago, leading final 100 yds. Rider's claim more than off-sets rise and big player again.

Didn't kick on as expected as a 3-y-o but eased in weights and ran creditably both starts for new stable this term, fourth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good) 12 days ago, keeping until last ½f. Has first crack at 2m now.

Fair winner at up to 15f on the Flat in France and ran to a similar level when staying on for second at Ripon (2m, heavy) in April. Possibly failed for stamina back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23.3f) since and not discounted returned to this sphere.

Course winner who arrives in fine form, winning 3 of his last 5 starts, and proved better than ever when close second of 8 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago, slowly away. Very much of interest again on this first crack at 2m.

Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months, failed to meet expectations when fourth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good, 7/2) 26 days ago, pushed along early in straight and beaten 2f out. Remains early days at least, including at this trip, so interesting if the market speaks in her favour again.