Below best in the spring on final two runs for Rose Dobbin but won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in February and he's also scored on good ground; goes well fresh and could play a leading role on first run for Paul Robson; remains in same ownership.
Won under Edward Vaughan at Chepstow (3m2f, good) in April and fair second at Ffos Las (3m4f, good) next time; ran well this time last year after similar break and Vaughan returns and removes 7lb; one to consider.
Won at Southwell (3m, good to soft) in June and, bar one blip, he's continued in good form; kept on for close third here (2m5f, good) last month and could have a big say now up in trip.
Down to a mark fully 12lb lower than when winning here last October on his chase debut; however, he's struggled to get competitive since and was tailed off back over fences the last twice; major turnaround needed.
Well beaten on recent chase debut here (2m5f, good) and has to leave that well behind; however, he may have needed that first run since May and his trainer's horses often make better chasers than hurdles; this 6yo won a 3m2f handicap hurdle here last season and retains potential now back up in trip.
Won at Perth (3m, good to firm) in June and good second there (3m, good) in July; however, down the field the next twice, most recently back at Perth (2m4f, good) ten days ago, and has to get back on track.
Inconsistent but he's run well to finish placed on two of his last three starts (3m1f/3m, good) and he landed a hat-trick here in 2021; can be in the mix if he's on a going day.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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