BetMGM Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Fair form on his three starts as 2yo, on good to soft on first two occasions, before justifying 11-10 favouritism in a maiden at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; needs improvement on this handicap debut but it should be forthcoming with this step up in trip.

Best form on return when third of six off this mark on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) but an enthusiasm to get on with it took him to the front again that day and a repeat would probably see him vulnerable once more.

Made all in a steadily run four-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in April on third start; second of four off this mark on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) 13 days ago was her best form but she was put firmly in her place; well bred but improvement is needed.

Always-prominent third in maidens at Newmarket (7f, good) and Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month; he's shaping as if today's extra 2f will suit on handicap debut.

Promise on debut (1m, good) and won 12-runner maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) 19 days later, knuckling down well to lead close home; that performance, plus stamina on the dam's side, points firmly to further improvement with this step up to 1m2f; 5lb claimer enlisted for handicap debut.