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Had beaten only one rival home in his first four starts for this stable but he's posted two solid efforts since wearing the hood on its own; down another 2lb and he's an each-way contender.

Off the mark at the 18th attempt when getting up late to win over C&D 26 days days; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he can't be discounted off this 2lb higher mark.

Struggled in two starts over 1m2f when trained in Ireland and was last of five in a novice at Newcastle (7f) on his debut for this stable; met with persistent trouble at Thirsk (6f, good) on his handicap debut 19 days ago and was unfortunate not to finish closer; cheekpieces are now added on this switch back to the AW; interesting.

13yo whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in November and he ran well when runner-up there when last seen 157 days ago; contender if ready to go on his return.

Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer.