Christmas Live Presents Rouge 2025 Handicap

Well backed when making winning stable debut at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since, favourite each time; just as effective at 6f but needs to get back on track.

Has obvious claims judged on his close third over C&D (first-time visor) in May but he then ran poorly back in blinkers here three weeks ago; consistency is not his strong suit but the switch back to a visor may help.

Tough 8yo who has been on the go all year, winning three times on the AW (all 6f) and finishing first in his small group at Newbury 16 days ago; he's a course winner and should be in the thick of things again.

Front-runner with a good record here, rallying when a close second over C&D three weeks ago; should give his usual solid account.

Arrives in form after a second of six at Chelmsford (5f, AW) nine days ago; would have possibilities if repeating that, although his two runs to date on quick ground have been some way below par.