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Went backwards from reappearance when last of 14 in 1m handicap at Yarmouth (good) 24 days ago, possibly amiss to back out of things as he did.

A dual all-weather winner in January but below par since, eighth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (1m, good) last week, slowly away.

4-time course winner who ran better than for a while when third of 7 over C&D on latest start, well positioned reverted to positive tactics. Obvious contender from 1 lb lower mark.

Has looked reluctant in the past but encouragingly started on terms for a second start in succession in first-time cheekpieces when third of 5 in 9f handicap at Yarmouth last week. Blinkers now the choice of headgear and must enter calculations.

Ended a long losing run over C&D in March and ran to a similar level in defeat back in handicap company on most recent outing. Should remain competitive.

Long time without a win and again showed little when beating only one home in minor event at Lingfield (1¼m) on latest outing.

Showed a bit more than previously when fifth of 8 on handicap debut at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Wouldn't need much more to have a big say over this slightly longer trip.

Reluctant individual who isn't one to be interested in.