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Placed again at Lingfield a fortnight ago but didn't convince that he was putting it all in under pressure, carrying his head awkwardly in a sheepskin noseband. Clearly a factor at this level, though.

Won over 9f at Wolverhampton in December but mixed record since, fifth of 8 at Chelmsford (5/2) over 1m 18 days ago when racing wide. Will need a sound pace to aim at returned to 7f.

Placed twice this winter and shaped as though still in good form when seventh of 10 in a handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago, not seen to best effect given he was short of room. Blinkers reapplied and remains of interest.

Without a win for 21 starts but unlucky not to finish closer than sixth of 10 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (8/1) 16 days ago trying 7f for the first time, denied a clear run. Can be a factor from this lowly mark.

Third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10/1) 14 days ago on first start since leaving Noel Meade, awkward leaving stalls but plugged on. Dropped a long way in the weights and may step up on that first run in 4 months.

Finally got off the mark at the 20th attempt in a classified stakes at this C&D (6/1) 15 days ago, albeit enjoying a tactical advantage. More on his plate back in a handicap.

Won a classified stakes at Wolverhampton (6/4) in February and acquitted himself well when third of 10 back in a handicap at the same venue (11/2) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. One to consider

Gained third C&D of his career back from a break in January. Second here in February before fourth of 9 at Newcastle (12/1) 15 days ago, taken off his feet early. Strong claims back at his favoured track.

Out of form for a while prior to bouncing back to land a classified stakes over this C&D (17/2, 8 runners) 15 days ago. Now back in handicap company and task is to at least back that up.