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Won a 7f Doncaster listed event at 2 and matched that form when fourth in the Craven at Newmarket and listed race at Chester (6/1) last July. Changed yards since (also gelded) and not discounted if back to his best on handicap/all-weather debut.

Smart in 2024 but winless in 6 runs since last June. Step in right direction on return from 9-month break when sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (20/1) 29 days ago, finishing well. Back up to 7f.

Twice a course and distance winner and arrives in top form, landing fifth win of 2025 at Wolverhampton 50 days ago and proving better than ever. Backed that up when second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (9/1) 15 days ago. Remains a credit to his trainer at 9 years old and should give his running.

Age appears to be catching up with this gelding who hasn't won since August 2024. Finished last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (25/1) 15 days ago and cannot be assessed with any confidence at present. First-time visor needs to spark a resurgence.

Running creditably without winning since a productive 2024, ½ length third of 7 in hot handicap at Kempton (9/2) 38 days ago. Same mark and his consistency may be rewarded here.

Twice successful at this C&D and gained latest win here 24 days ago, his late surge proving more potent over 7f. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (25/1) on Wednesday, where step back to 6f didn't suit. Returns to optimum conditions and can go well.

Consistent on AW, out of the frame just twice in last 12 starts, though hasn't won in over a year. Close fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 24 days ago, typically giving running behind Tiger Crusade. Meets that rival on better terms and entitled to be in the mix with blinkers removed.