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Arrives in the form of his life following wide-margin success in thin Newmarket handicap (1¾m) last time. Needs more to land hat-trick off 8 lb higher, but he isn't fully exposed over 2m and is likely to be well positioned here.

Successful 8 times on all-weather. Back to his best when third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last time. His tactical versatility should serve him well in this small-field affair, too.

Arguably unlucky not to record a second C&D success in a stronger event last December. Off nearly 5 months since lacklustre final start for Gay Kelleway, and it's hard to be confident returning for new yard.

Sole success came in all-weather novice at Lingfield on debut. Mixed it in better company remainder of 3-y-o season and has again shaped like a stayer in handicaps this year. Looks interesting given that he's unexposed at the trip/on this surface.

Won back-to-back C&D handicaps as part of a hat-trick at back end of last year. Underlined he isn't as good on turf at Thirsk last time but should go well returned to this surface.