Slow starts can be an issue and he couldn't get into it when sixth at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) recently, but it wasn't a bad run and before that he was second at Newbury (1m, good); the step back up in trip may help and he might not be far away; the visor (worn on last two runs) is left off.
Hard to fancy on the evidence of the last 12 months but he was useful in his prime and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark on his third start for this yard.
0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.
Showed little on first three starts but made handicap/stable debut at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) recently having been gelded and showed promise in fifth; that was his first outing since January and he shaped as though he may improve for the run; firmly in calculations.
Won at Bath (1m, firm) in April on second handicap start and followed up at Redcar (1m, good) before 2l second of three back at Bath (1m, firm); there can be optimism that his latest defeat doesn't represent the limit of his ability and this step up in trip is worth exploring; key player.
Kept on for encouraging second at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May on her third start; down the field in both handicaps (1m, good) but it's still very early days and perhaps first-time cheekpieces will help.
0-7 and his claims aren't compelling, but soft ground may not have suited this 3yo last time and there have been signs of promise previously; edging down the weights and things may click at some point.
Front-runner who has been runner-up in two of her three handicaps, most recently at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last Tuesday when beaten a short head; runs off the same mark today and she's a leading contender.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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