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Won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher last summer and took a step back in the right direction when third at Newcastle (7f) in first-time cheekpieces (off now) 12 days ago; claims if he can build on that.

Three wins, including over 7f on AW at Southwell in December; ran poorly back there at the end of that month and off since.

Ran some fine races in defeat in 2024, notably a close second in a 17-runner handicap at York (good to firm) in July; another runner-up finish at Beverley in September and not disgraced on AW the following month; should be competitive if fully primed after 202 days off.

Took advantage of a reduced mark on AW at Lingfield (7f) in December, in sole start for Simon Pearce; well beaten at Kempton in March for Jim Boyle and has changed trainer again on this return to turf.

All seven wins on AW but he has placed form on turf, including second off 5lb higher at York last year; below par on AW seven weeks ago but no surprise were he to bounce back under Hollie Doyle (2-7 for the stable).