Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

Progressive spell on AW culminated in Listed win; regressive RPRs in Group races since returned to turf but may prove resurgent back down in class; whether he can defy top weight is another matter.

Yet to make the frame this term; however, ran encouragingly at Royal Ascot most recently and has become attractively treated; defied a 2lb higher mark in major 7f handicap last July and can't be ruled out.

Showed fairly useful form in French/German races; tailed-off last in Royal Ascot handicap (7f) on British/seasonal debut and is best watched unless the market suggests a rebound is likely.

Well suited by ground softer than good; placed at Epsom last time in a race he'd won twice previously; remains nicely handicapped on peak form and he scored over this C&D very early in career; not dismissed.

Proved a handful in the preliminaries and ran below par last time; reapplication of hood looks a good move, especially when considering he's 1-1 in this headgear (useful win on AW); may still have further progress in him.