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Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

Usually races prominently but came from the rear, having fluffed the start, for one of his two 1m4f wins last summer; he'll need better than he's produced this season but is back to his last winning mark.

1m3f Flat and 2m hurdle wins last autumn on first two runs for Gavin Cromwell but pulled up one month ago on handicap hurdle debut when wearing tongue-strap and cheekpieces for the first time; the latter are not retained on this first run for new yard (same owner); could have more to offer on Flat.

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

Seven-race maiden when trained by Johnny Murtagh in Ireland, placed twice as a 2yo; sold for 3,000euros in November 2024 but had only one run for current yard, when fourth of six at Thirsk (1m4f) last June; not beaten far that day but others bring more solid claims.