Latest of his six wins was in clearcut style in this race last year (good to firm) off 1lb higher, making all; running creditably back on turf this season and looks set for a bold show, but all of today's rivals are either in good form too and/or far less exposed.
Made all for his last three wins, the latest at Bath in May; never better than when beaten a nose in four-runner race at Nottingham (again 1m6f on good to firm) two weeks ago, so he needs respect.
Unraced on firmer than good; showed ability on all four starts, including in demanding company on first two this season; 8l third of seven on handicap debut here (1m4f, good to soft; 7-1) on latest outing, shaping as if he'd be suited by further; unexposed but improvement is needed.
A very different proposition when upped to 1m4f at Goodwood (good; unraced on firmer) three weeks ago in his second handicap, coming from off the pace and passing the post in front by a short head but demoted for interference (edged left); up 3lb but may well have more to give, including at new trip.
Some ability in second and third races but tailed off on starts either side, the latest on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good; 22-1) behind La Peregrina; the blinkers worn on last three outings are now replaced by a visor.
Vastly improved on the transition to handicapping with two wins at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) and one in between at Bath (1m2f, firm); used varied tactics; got the better of a sustained duel last time and then hung on narrowly from two stronger finishers; another 3lb higher today but this trip is plausible and so is further improvement.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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