Theakston Nowt Peculier 0.0% Handicap

Wins have mostly come in the summer, mainly from the front, including over C&D; has not shown much this season but is on a fair mark and will be happier back up from 5f; should do much better.

Lost his way last season after a July nursery win and there have been no signs of a revival in two runs back following wind surgery; could probably have done without the drying weather.

Dual C&D winner around this time last year for the blinkers first going on; added two more Newcastle victories since (final run last season, first one back this time) and has continued in form but needs more off this mark.

Three wins this year and hasn't had much luck in running the past twice, latterly when having three of these behind at Ripon; should go well again.

Into the veteran stage but has added two more wins to his impressive career total (which includes three victories over C&D) already this year; remains capable off this mark.