Too strong for subsequent winner Jurancon in a 2m soft-ground novice at Exeter but was seemingly anchored by his penalty back there on New Year's Day; solid each-way chance but could have his work cut out conceding 7lb to Diva Luna.
Has posted some ordinary RPRs in his three defeats and was beaten the thick end of 30 when fourth last time at Chepstow (2m, heavy); likely to remain vulnerable in races of this nature.
It was a weak bumper he won at Ayr (2m, good) in November for Nicky Richards but did so by 16l and only two days later fetched 100,000 at the sales; has to be of interest.
Beat last weekend's impressive Lingfield winner Jubilee Alpha in the Grade 2 bumper for mares at Aintree last April (soft); surprisingly turned over on her hurdling debut (2m) but then made all in a Class 2 2m4f maiden at Cheltenham (soft; beating males); well regarded by Ben Pauling who has hailed her speed in post-race quotes, so this drop in trip is of no concern.
In a top yard but positives thin on the ground after his first three runs (good to soft), in a bumper here and two hurdles; handicaps will present more realistic opportunities.
Dead-heated in one of his British points (2m4f, soft) and was bought for 31,000; has made no impact in two maiden hurdles (2m/2m3f; soft) and looks one for further down the line.
