Tamper-Proof Handicap

Has shown ability at 7-8f on a range of going, placing twice in recent form, but was beaten seven lengths at Carlisle last time and an improved showing is needed from draw 11.

Carries top weight from draw 1 and first-time cheekpieces are applied; hampered late when beaten three and a half lengths at Catterick last time, suggesting the effort was worth more than the margin implies, and a reduced mark gives a chance to deliver — yet to win in recent starts remains the caveat.

Came home well to be beaten four lengths here last time, suggesting the course and distance are well within his compass; usually held up and the jockey-trainer combination is potent at this venue, though he has been winless in recent starts and needs to settle.

Beaten six and a quarter lengths at Doncaster last time in a below-par run, having been in fair form prior; effective at 7-8f on good ground and first-time tongue-tie is applied, but hard to fancy on current figures.

Suited by 7f on a sound surface and ideally wants to race positively, yet has been held up in recent starts and was well beaten last time; winless in recent form and difficult to enthuse about despite the capable best form.