DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th October Handicap

Beaten 6 1/4l at Southwell most recently and not at his best that day, he returns from a lengthy break of over five months; while 5f is a shade shorter than ideal, he acts well on a sound surface and a recovery could put him in the mix.

Well beaten at Windsor just five days ago, going under by over 7l, and he needs more to get into this; the visor is new today and the trip suits on any ground, but he has been out of sorts and has a great deal to find.

Below his best at Wetherby last time, going under by 3 1/4l off a mark 2lb higher than today's; the easing official rating brings him back into range and he suits this trip on good ground — one who could go close if he recaptures his better level.

Posted a sound effort here last time, going under by just 2 1/2l off a mark 1lb higher than today's; clearly at home at this track, he handles all ground at the trip, his trainer has a strong record here, and blinkers are on for the first time — he heads the field on our ratings.

Beaten 4 1/4l at Bath last time without the clearest of passages, and the mark has been coming down; he handles this trip on any ground and could be more competitive if things fall right, though his recent form is the dominant concern.