Biffa North Handicap

Disappointing in the main since promising debut second in February 2024 (9.4f, AW) but he returned to form with an encouraging third at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) last month, when denied a clear run; can play a leading role if backing up that performance and handling the forecast fast ground.

Inconsistent sort who has won just one of his last 23 starts; however, he went close over C&D (good to firm) on his reappearance and was back on song when second at Pontefract (1m4f, good) last week; possible player.

Won five times last season at about 1m4f (various ground), with three of them here; flopped on first two runs this term but returned to form with close second at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; unbeaten over C&D and has plenty in her favour.

Made all when back on the Flat for stable debut over C&D (good) in April; had been headed but was still bang there when badly hampered inside the final furlong at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month; could still have more to offer for this yard and he's firmly in calculations.

Won here last June and consistent on the Flat since, running well in defeat here on his last three starts (two of them over C&D); can give another solid account but may again find one or more too good, unless the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) gives him a boost.