Dalston 'Confined' Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won Since The 2024 Turf Season)

Consistent since the visor went back on last November; not beaten far (fourth) when returning to this trip at Ayr (good to soft; JKR Cobbler second) on Monday; these conditions suit so, from a fair mark, this stablemate of I Need Your Love must enter calculations.

Won twice on Tapeta at Newcastle (7f) last autumn and was returning from a 202-day absence when runner-up at Ayr (7f; good to soft; Keep Warm fourth) on Monday; Archie Young retains the ride, his 5lb claim helpful from a handicapping perspective; positive role to play.

Last win came on heavy at Thirsk (7f; first-time blinkers) in April 2024; has shown signs that he is working back to form, unfortunate not to have had more of a say at Thirsk (7f, good; third) last week having met trouble; tempting from a 1lb lower mark.

Redcar novice winner (6f, soft) last October; season started with a fair fourth at Pontefract (handicap debut) but he has failed to kick on positively; midfield finish at Ayr (6f) on Monday, and stamina reserves still inconclusive at 7f; a newly applied visor may prompt a revival.

Off the mark at Redcar (6f, good; first-time visor) last September and twice placed on soft/heavy thereafter; mostly disappointing this year, including when a distant last of 12 at Ayr (6f, good to soft; no explanation offered) on Monday; risky stablemate of Keep Warm.