Ended 2024 with a pair of C&D successes and the second of them was the only time he has been ridden by Rossa Ryan, who is back on board tonight; drops in class and should have a big run in him.
Third over C&D 19 days ago, leading in the straight but weakening in the final 100 yards; continues to drop down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.
Reeled off a Tapeta hat-trick in the spring, with two of the wins coming over C&D; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he has been absent since disappointing over 9.5f here in early October;
Ended 2024 in fine form and although he has gone 0-6 this year, his two runs in October weren't without promise; conditions no problem and he can't be discounted.
12-race maiden; bits of form to make him of interest but consistency isn't his strong suit; returning to this trip can help, however, and his three best RPRs have all come on Tapeta; hood left off today after one use.
1m1f Flat winner in Ireland last summer and now rated 8lb lower; nothing to enthuse about over hurdles or back on the Flat for John McConnell earlier in the year; betting to guide now starting out for a new stable (who also run Flatley).
Two good runs back from a break, chasing home one who looked well ahead of his mark at Kempton 12 days ago; runs off the same mark here and he should give it another good go.
Over two years since the last of his three wins and three Lingfield runs in recent months haven't suggested he was primed to add to his tally; dangerous mark now though.
Began the year in rude health, winning four times on Tapeta (7f-1m); not handicapped out of it on his best efforts but he never featured on last month's return and may need another run before he is of serious interest.
Three-time C&D winner, the latest in February off this mark; running creditably in recent months and the return of Billy Loughnane to the saddle could see him bounce back to his best.
