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

Broke through for Sir Mark Prescott at Lingfield in January (1m2f) and changed hands for 32,000gns after; achieved more in finishing runner-up over that track and trip 18 days ago and could have done with a stiffer test; a bold showing from his conqueror Sea Founder in the 7.00 would increase confidence; same mark here; Luke Morris, who knows him well, gets back aboard.

Signed off 2025 and began 2026 in winning form; like before, a mark in the 70s has proved tough of late but he showed a bit in a deeper race over track and trip two weeks ago; squeak; one of two runners for Tony Carroll.

Form figures here when tackling 1m3f+ read 133122 and Rossa Ryan who, before today, is 5-18 (+8.88) for the yard in the last five years, gets the leg up for the first time; Wolverhampton isn't his track but he ran okay there off a break last time.

Twice placed in France but leap of faith required to support on what we've seen in two British starts; reportedly made a respiratory noise when nibbled at last time.

This 10yo, who has won eight times, failed to beat a rival sole start here and same outcome at Chelmsford 25 days ago (typically pulled hard both times); one of two runners for Tony Carroll.