Ruby Lodge Care Home In Thirsk Handicap

Knuckled down to score at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; 5-6 favourite) on penultimate start and in the mix from this revised mark at Windsor (11.5f; third) subsequently; few concerns about 1m4f around this sharp track, so this looks a good opportunity to add to his tally.

Carried persistently left when awarded the race at Hamilton (8.5f, maiden) last September; twice placed since, including when third on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; latest Redcar fourth was broadly similar on RPRs; new trip but considered.

Stayed on into third in a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) in March and again lacked the necessary gears when fourth of 11 at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft; 20-1) a fortnight ago on second handicap start; still unexposed and this extra two furlongs is worth a go.

Initial promise when a never-nearer fourth to Myrrh at Hamilton (8.5f, soft) last September; gelded over the winter and struggled to get competitive on handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW; 40-1) five weeks ago, beaten over 15l; others are more obvious candidates.

Productive on AW this spring (form figures 3122); career best when runner-up to the progressive Kakirra (won twice since) at Wolverhampton (1m4f; from 2lb lower) four weeks ago; needs to prove herself conclusively on turf but this sharp left-handed track looks suitable.