Virgin Bet Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Twice scored off higher marks last year but produced another lacklustre display when behind two of these latest; isn't one to pop up unexpectedly (all seven wins gained at odds of 17-2 or shorter); non-runner.

Improver in maiden/novice company but couldn't land a blow when nibbled at on handicap debut at Bath last time; hood, which was left off there, returns; probably best watched starting out for Charlie Pike (has left Paul Attwater).

Ran okay first two starts (second time here) but handicap debut at Southwell last month was particularly disappointing (sent off 40-1); enough to prove back over further.

Beaten just over a length on final start for Julie Camacho in October (1m2f); acquitted himself quite well on hurdle/stable debut at Kempton just after Christmas then found just one too good in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford (1m2f; 4l back to the third); key player off same mark.

Overcame major early setback to break through at 16th time of asking in apprentice race under Donagh Murphy at Lingfield last month (first crack at 1m2f having raced mainly over 1m); 3lb rise could be defied.