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C&D winner who has a 5lb penalty for his easy success in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) a week ago, though is effectively only 4lb higher; how much of that win was down to a shrewd ride (kept well away from his rivals) is up for debate, though.

Three-time winner over 7f on Tapeta this year, the latest here in April; still 7lb higher and has been off for four months, so has something to prove.

Eight course wins over 7f-9.5f and has run well in defeat on several occasions this year, but recent efforts not amongst his best; others more solid.

Never figured from a wide draw at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last time, but should be happier back here having won over C&D in May; contender if ready to go after 74 days off.

Both AW wins have come here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event over this trip in March; just missed out in a handicap here a week later and is back on the AW having run well in three of his last four starts on turf; should make his presence felt.