Next Friday Fixture At Dundalk 10th April Handicap

Dual AW winner in Britain but never a factor in seven tries at this course; others more appealing judged on recent efforts, although he now drops into this lower grade.

Consistent if limited maiden; positive 2025 efforts including here, finishing fourth over 1m twice; upped to 1m4f here last time when never better than midfield; tongue tie and blinkers replace the previously worn cheekpieces now; place chance.

0-13 and triple-figure odds for his last six runs (two of those in handicaps at this track); hard to fancy.

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; some encouragement in his 5.75l seventh here in February, but that is sandwiched between two poor efforts for new yard.

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.