Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

Bounced back to form with a Roscommon win on penultimate (7.5f, soft) off 76; raised 6lb and no impact at Listowel (7f, heavy) latest; needs to rebound from that effort stepped back up to 1m.

Twelve-time winner was beaten 6l on his first run for this yard at Laytown (7f); won a Gowran claimer comfortably on his previous start (1m, good); rain softened ground not in his favour.

Hasn't really fired since a close fourth over his C&D (heavy) in April 2024 off 88; 12lb lower now but didn't build on mildly promising Clonmel fourth over 1m2f here on latest, though that was a hot race; well-treated but revival needed.

Has enjoyed a fine campaign; back to back wins in June saw him go up 13lb but he has continued to acquit himself well; another sound run in a Killarney rated race latest (1m, good); probably doesn't want it too soft.

Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off.