Autism In Racing Here 28th May Handicap Hurdle

Won three times (1m7f-2m5f, good/good to soft) in the autumn and still well handicapped on older form; however, form has gone cold the last twice and new headgear is turned to.

Won over hurdles and fences in five French starts; modest efforts for current yard on either side of wind surgery and now has questions to answer.

Returns to rules action on the back of three non-completions in points but he has been competitive off this mark in the past and still only a 7yo; could be a surprise package after changing yards.

Record of 3-9 over hurdles and was returning from another wind operation when a hard-fought winner at Taunton three weeks ago (2m3f, good to firm; back from a break); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

In contention for a place at least before last-flight fall in a Musselburgh Listed race (1m7f, good to soft) three starts back and was then highly tried in the Fred Winter; again disappointed at Ascot but the tongue-tie tried there is now left off; not ruled out back in these calmer waters.