Associated British Ports 'Summer Plate Trial' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Bumped into revitalised rival and finished ahead of Vintage Fizz when second at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in April; big player here if judged on that evidence but was below form last month and is too inconsistent to rely upon; cheekpieces tried today.

Very useful handicapper for Willie Mullins at his best but out of form for a good while now; tailed off for new stable last month; tongue-tie added today; revival needed.

Won four times (once over C&D) during lucrative campaign last season, most recently in valuable veterans' series final at Haydock (2m4f, good) two months ago; latest 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him today, though.

Generally very disappointing last season but looked back in rude health at Perth (3m, good) five weeks ago, winning easily by 20l; still very well handicapped on older form; major player if revival gathers momentum.

Without a win since September 2023 but posted a couple of good efforts this spring and is now back on same mark as when going very close in this race a year ago (good ground); no surprise if he's on the premises again.