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Progressed in his first three handicaps, winning over 1m4f on Wolverhampton's Tapeta in November/December; something can't have been right when well held there just before Christmas; absent subsequently and makes first turf start since his debut; remains with potential.

This course scorer might have needed his recent reappearance and is well treated if bouncing back to his best, having returned to the mark he defied at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) last August; also went close over C&D last summer; cheekpieces off, visor back on; yard hasn't been as prolific as usual in the last couple of weeks but that's likely to change before long.

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

Made all in this race off 2lb higher on good to soft for Jedd O'Keeffe last year; drew a blank in six outings for Stuart Williams but latest 1m4f Doncaster third on good to firm was respectable; sold for 8,000gns since; could make another bold bid in this race.

Went close more than once for Harry Charlton but left that yard an eight-race maiden; hasn't threatened to put that right in four runs for new stable but went with a bit more promise when sixth of 11 over 1m3f at Hamilton 11 days ago, keeping on from off the pace after missing the break again; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.