William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Well backed when back down in trip in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Haydock (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago on his second British start, and he was beaten just a head; just 1lb higher today and on the shortlist.

Won two in a row last October (1m2f, heavy/soft) and he's versatile ground-wise; he went close on his reappearance runs in 2021 and 2023 but this 11yo has gone back up the weights will have to be at the top of his game if he's to make a winning comeback today.

Won at Epsom (8.5f, soft) last September and he's fine on fast ground; could improve for last month's fair reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f, good) but there's a concern about his stamina now back up in trip.

Two fast-ground wins last year, including over C&D, and built upon his reappearance run to post a good third at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) recently; solid claims off the same mark this afternoon.

Made all at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month on second start back from an absence and followed up at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) last Sunday; things have clearly clicked and he's respected under a 5lb penalty.