Racing TV Handicap

Irish raider; only win so far was over 1m5f at Navan in May (1m5f, good); fair efforts since, including creditable sixth when stepped up to 1m6.5f last time (good); soft ground a slight concern.

Maiden on the Flat, but won a novice handicap hurdle in September 2024 (2m3f, good to yielding); fair fourth in a 1m5f handicap here in July (good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); headgear back on (poor run without it last time); interesting.

Sole win came in Ireland more than five years ago; disappointing on the Flat and over jumps this season; others appeal more.

Three of his five wins have been in October, the latest off a 4lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago (good); below his best with blinkers tried last time, but close third at Hamilton previous start (1m5f, good to soft); acts on heavy; chance with regular cheekpieces back on.

Has won four times over hurdles; unexposed on the Flat, getting off the mark on handicap debut at Ayr last time (1m5f, soft); further progress likely and worth considering off this 6lb higher mark.