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Dual 7f Leicester winner last autumn and got himself firmly back on the up with a stylish success at Southwell (7f) on return. Made it 4 wins from his last 5 starts when showing a good attitude to make most in a 16-runner handicap at Doncaster 22 days ago. Major player from 4 lb higher.

Yet to win and consistent rather than progressive last summer, making the frame on all 5 handicap outings. Probably would've made a winning return if not for making a hash of the start when a fast-finishing second in a 9-runner event at Leicester (7f) last week and he's respected from 1 lb higher.

Produced a couple of sound efforts in defeat on the all-weather late last season but underperformed at Kempton in February and ran poorly on turf debut at Haydock 3 weeks ago, so bit to prove now.

Badly out of sorts when last seen for Ben Brookhouse and is likely only of interest if market speaks favourably starting out for new yard after 15 months off.

Standout effort on his second outing when third of 11 in a 7f Kempton novice last March. Seems a fragile sort though and was found to have bled on return from an 8-month absence at Southwell in February. Easy to oppose again.

Three-time winner up to 6f for Ollie Sangster last season. Step back in right direction on yard debut when fifth at Wolverhampton but failed to build on that at Chelmsford nect time. Others make more appeal returning from 149 days off over longer trip (should stay on pedigree).

Ended a losing run in a 7f Southwell classified event in February and doubled his tally for the season in a 10-runner handicap at that same C&D last week. Hasn't scored on turf since 2023, though.