Coral 'Committed To Safer Gambling' Finale Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

All five wins (including one over hurdles) came in 2023, though he has been unfortunate not to have won at least one of his last two starts, the latest when beaten a short head in a 17-runner event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) eight days ago; return to this trip not a problem, but another 4lb rise might be.

4lb higher than when beating 18 rivals here (1m, good) in July and was having his first go over this sort of trip when third of seven at Redcar (1m2f, good) last time (winner has gone in again since); needs to prove his stamina in this much bigger field, though.

1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.

In cracking form this year with five wins at about 1m1f/1m2f on varying ground (one courtesy of the stewards); bids for a five-timer from a 3lb higher mark and, as he only appears to do just enough, is very much a contender once again.

Was returning from another lengthy absence when successful at Chester (1m2f, good) in May and twice place over the same C&D in July; not so good there (good to soft) four weeks go (has won on soft) and needs to bounce back.