Knights Solicitors Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Gamely made all in 18-runner handicap here (1m, good to firm) last August and fourth of 20 at Ascot (1m, soft) next time; disappointing second favourite in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance and this is a new trip (fair chance to get it on pedigree) but he's well regarded and he hadn't made his debut a year ago, so could still improve.

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

Started last season with two wins and he was third in major big-field handicaps at York and Goodwood, all over about 1m2f and the latter probably on good to firm; good second to an unexposed sort on reappearance at Goodwood 13 days ago and well capable of being on the premises.

Has a very solid record on good ground and AW but below form last summer on his only start on good to firm; better than ever at Sandown (1m2f) in August, getting up in the final strides in a six-runner race; 2lb higher today and off since but he could still have more to offer.

Improved form once he was gelded last summer, pipped at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) before drawing 4l clear at Ascot (1m2f, soft); below form both starts since but may have needed last month's reappearance outing (weak 11-1) and his stable is among the winners.