Not quite the force of old but he still won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and he wasn't disgraced when seventh of 12 at Aintree two months ago; not ruled out but others have more potential.
Thriving this season following wind surgery, winning over C&D and over 2m6f at Kelso on his last two starts, both on soft ground; a 7lb rise for his last success means another personal best is required but he keeps finding more and seems sure to go well.
Reliable type who performed up to his best when third to Glen Road at Kelso (2m6f, soft) three weeks ago; 7lb better off with the winner but beginning to look exposed, so first-time headgear needs to have a positive effect.
Hasn't gone on from the smooth maiden win at Aintree (2m4f, good) in October 2024 but there have been excuses; 2m was probably too sharp on his reappearance and he was out of the handicap and in a stronger race than this when seventh of nine back at Aintree three weeks ago; still has potential and he's quite interesting with a tongue-strap fitted for the first time.
Had some solid handicap form in 2023-24, including when fifth in a big field at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on her final start, but she's been off since; will need to be right at her best to add to her sole win after such a long layoff.
1-1 in Irish points; clear promise in maiden hurdles at Plumpton and Bangor, one-paced each time; gets more of a test of stamina here and open to further improvement now tackling a handicap.
9yo with six wins to his name, three of them in recent weeks; justified favouritism at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) three weeks ago in clearcut style; back up in grade and 8lb higher but hard to rule out in current form.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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