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Fairly useful Flat performer capitalised on a lenient opening mark when dead-heating with reopposing Ryebridge over C&D last time. Previously worn visor replaces cheekpieces and there's likely better still to come.

Lightly-raced 6-y-o matched the best of his maiden form (chased home fairly useful Moonbow last summer) when dead-heating with Two Brothers over C&D, justifying strong support. In good hands and further progress cannot be ruled out.

Fairly useful handicap chase winner last season but this could be a pipe-opener having been off for nearly a year.

Made it 2-2 in bumpers when winning on Rules debut at Hexham and may have been campaigned with handicaps in mind following hurdle debut fall here, not given hard time on qualifying run at Sedgefield latest. One to note for support now tackling longer trip in first-time hood.

Acquired by excellent yard for £72,000 having finished runner-up both starts in Irish points and having been held back by inexperience when third on handicap bow at Huntingdon (2m), he looks a likely improver over a more suitable trip.

Continued run of good form when landing first hurdling success in novice handicap at Sedgefield last time, responding well to see off a well-backed handicap newcomer, and he should hold his own in better company.

Has fallen a long way in the weights since his latest success over C&D in December 2024 and while yet to be competitive this season, he could be worth another chance off a tempting mark.