Ran well in final two starts for Chris Timmons here at 7f/1m, third on both occasions; caught late on yard debut over 7f here last month; weakened into fifth here next time, hanging right; winning favourite over C&D last week, despite again hanging right; up 6lb; can remain competitive.
Sole win came here in 2022 (7f); managed a fine staying-on third of 22 at the Curragh in October (1m, heavy) when just in front of today's rival Launch Time; out of the money here last time but could bounce back.
Success at Down Royal last year his sole win from 18 starts; ground was soft then; however, he handles this surface and has made the frame in two of his last three races over C&D; place possibility; first-time with cheekpieces.
Four turf wins, also a Laytown winner; gained a first AW success here on penultimate start, mastering Hale Bopp by a head with subsequent winner Una Matara back in fifth; could struggle to uphold that form judged on last week's run here; Alex Belardo in front of him then.
No AW experience but can be rated one of the leading contenders on his autumn turf form; third in two races over 1m2f at Navan; arguably better when fourth of 22 over this trip at the Curragh; not much between him and Zabeir on that running.
Improved with tongue-tie fitted here in September, finishing third of 14 after making good headway from off the pace; cheekpieces added now, definite chance.
