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Campaigned mostly on ground softer than good; inconsistent for current stable but finished second off this mark in two major handicaps over 1m last term and has each-way claims on that form.

Has gained all wins on soft going but ran creditably (close fourth) on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago when making seasonal debut; conditions aside, looks a likely player off unaltered mark.

Defied this mark in last year's Lincoln on soft ground; not in the same form since, though hinted at a revival in Epsom contest last week; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort.

Below par in French 1m2f event last time; largely progressive form at about 1m features four wins last term and a good second, despite tardy start, at Newmarket on reappearance; possibilities back at this trip.

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 3-12 for Alice Haynes featured wins on this card last year and at Nottingham in October; still in same ownership; heed the market signals on stable/seasonal debut.