Proper Job Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Consistent enough at 2m and handles any ground, but form has been tailing off for the past twelve months with well-beaten efforts in recent handicaps; first-time hood fitted and retains a mark of 111. Yet to score in recent starts and must show something closer to his best of 12 months ago to justify favouritism on our figures.

Back after a break of nearly eight months and below form prior to that in a higher-grade handicap; the yard has a strong recent record in this race and he handles today's distance and conditions. First-time cheekpieces fitted and the return to a longer distance could prove beneficial, but a lot to prove after such a long absence.

Took a handicap by seven lengths off this mark last time in a first-time tongue strap, running to his best form since going into handicaps; effective over 2m-3m and acts on good to soft and good. Only seven days since that win but the consistent profile gives confidence he will go close again.

Faded out of the picture last time when the trip stretched stamina, a pattern that makes the extended journey here a concern; effective over a shorter range of 12-16 furlongs on a sound surface and first-time cheekpieces are fitted. Yet to score in recent starts with a bit still to prove over this distance.

Back to his best last time, taking a handicap here by a length from a lower mark and in good form across both codes; acts on good ground over 2m and remains well treated on older form. Rises 4lb for that success, however, and the inconsistency in his overall record is worth noting.