Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap

Much better known for his AW exploits but belatedly opened turf account with ready success from off the pace at Nottingham (6f, good) on Wednesday; also has form on ground slower than good and this move back up in trip is in his favour; respected under 4lb penalty.

Led close home off today's mark here (7f, AW) in December but was below that form on all three AW starts since and is not yet proven on turf; others have more obvious claims.

Rarely runs on turf but was close third at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; returned from break with encouraging run at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, keeping on from a long way off the pace for sixth, and has possibilities if coping with the forecast slow ground.

Six-race maiden; set good pace and belied 66-1 odds when fourth in Southwell maiden (6f, AW) in April, after a long layoff, but was well beaten in a recent Bath handicap (5.7f, good to firm); back up in trip here; remains tricky to weigh up.

Dual AW winner; went close at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but raced too freely and was well beaten when dropped back to 6f and tried in blinkers at Chepstow (good to soft) last month; cheekpieces (worn once in 2024) are given another whirl here.