Promising start for new connections since coming from France, building on Kempton third when easily landing the odds in a C&D maiden. Could be plenty more to come and he's the one to beat on handicap debut.
Winner at Wolverhampton in January. First run since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam when eleventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (71f) 20 days ago. The stable's other runners make more obvious appeal.
Four AW wins since October, including twice over C&D. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m, 11/10) 41 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely to give another good account.
SHAFDAR bolted up in a C&D maiden last time and can take the next step up the ladder in his stride. Studious and the selection's stablemate Tonal may battle it out for the minor honours.