Having dropped down the weights he snapped a long losing sequence on his reappearance here (2m4f, soft) last month; did it nicely and he's a key player now back up 5lb for a yard that remains in good form.
Below best on final two outings last season and likewise behind Eldorado Allen here on last month's return; however, this C&D winner may have needed that latest run and he's on a handy mark on last season's best course form.
Won the Plate over C&D at the Festival in 2023 and finished third over C&D (soft) this January; however, this 12yo has failed to shine subsequently and was an early faller in the Grand Sefton at Aintree last month.
Consistent sort who was a neck second of four at Sandown (3m, good) last month and the winner Twig followed up in the Becher last Saturday; cause might be aided if ground is good to soft or quicker; could be in the mix.
Rejuvenated last season, winning four times under Freddie Gingell (2m7f-3m1f, good/good to soft), and finishing second in this race (good to soft); effective on soft ground earlier in career; can go well fresh and he's a possible player for his in-form yard (one of two for the stable).
Won at Perth (3m, good) in May and returned to form with convincing win in a small field at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last month; inconsistent but he can be in the shake-up if backing up that latest performance.
Won at Aintree (3m1f, good) in October before second of five to progressive winner at Warwick (3m, good to soft); has won over C&D and could have a part to play if conditions suit (best form on good/good to soft).
Runner-up on final two starts last season and he returned to form when third to Eldorado Allen over C&D (soft) four weeks ago; however, he's 3lb out of the handicap today and has won just one of his 14 chase starts.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3
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