Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap

Best maiden effort a 1.5l fourth at Fairyhouse (6f, gd-yld); caught the eye when a 4.75l seventh at Leopardstown last time; has been gelded and not discounted in first nursery but handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his opening mark.

Beat a decent sort when winning a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding) on debut in April; only run since a respectable 5l fifth in valuable sales race at the Curragh (6.5f, yielding); raced a shade keenly that day; can go well if settling better.

Off the mark at the third attempt in handicaps in decisive fashion at Navan last month (6f, yielding, Glamazon fourth); blinkers worn that day are retained; raised 9lb but he looks progressive and he's got form on good ground; chance.

Narrow defeat in a Sligo maiden in early August followed by a good third on nursery debut at the Curragh; another decent effort off this mark at Fairyhouse on latest; needs to find a bit more to get his head in front.

Handicap debutant was a beaten favourite in his last two maidens at Bellewstown (5f, good) and over this C&D (soft); opening mark looks fair and he could go well.