Marske Fabrications And Engineering Handicap (Marske Fabrications And Engineering Qualifier)

Slipped down the weights and he wasn't beaten far in a Class 4 at Windsor six weeks ago; tongue-tie worn there now left off and new cheekpieces are deployed; one to consider.

Ended 2024 with a 1m win at Southwell; returned from six months off with a game win at Wetherby in June (1m, good to firm); flopped at Ripon last month but back on the up with a ready C&D win two weeks ago; that effort backed up by the Topspeed figure and he's high on the list despite a 4lb rise.

7f AW win for Ger Lyons in December; unable to justify her market position in three handicaps this summer (7f-9.7f); changed hands for 55,000gns last month; still has some potential and she needs a close market check on her first run for David O'Meara.

Now 6lb lower than for his Newmarket win (1m, good) last August; went close at Newmarket last month (7f, good to soft) but less good twice since (tough task latest); others come here with slightly less to prove.

Well handicapped now, lower than for last season's two wins (both 1m, good to firm), and notable that he was sent off favourite at Chester three weeks ago (extended 1m2f, good to firm); could not reward the support, again unable to pick up from off the pace, and he is risky, for all he has the ability if things set up favourably.