Kube - Leicester's Premier Event Hire Venue Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

Lightly raced since winning both races at two; ran okay in two Group 3s to start this season but has struggled to land a blow in 2m4f/1m6f handicaps the last twice; in calmer waters here but with a bit to prove.

Had a wide trip when a 4l fourth at Pontefract 12 days ago (1m2f, good to soft) but hasn't quite made the progress he once promised; this is a better trip for him but others preferred.

12lb lower than when fourth in the 2023 Cambridgeshire for Ed Bethell; struggled last season and finished last at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) after changing hands for 55,000gns.

Won both starts over 1m as a juvenile and two good runs in handicaps, especially the latest when running on well to push a relatively unexposed winner close at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft); might have won that day had the pace been stronger and he's only 3lb higher here over a longer trip.