JenningsBet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation Race For Northumberland Plate) (GBBPlus Race)

First-time cheekpieces applied, he has shown his worth when placing over hurdles in recent starts and is effectively handicapped on his combined hurdle and Flat form at 14-16f; each-way claims but winless in his last five outings.

Placed in a novice hurdle recently, he is in fair form over obstacles this season but his Flat record has been inconsistent of late; stays well at 13-18f and could find this trip in his favour, though winless in his last five starts.

First-time tongue-tie applied, he landed this race in 2024 off a 6lb lower mark and remains capable of a big effort from his current rating; found Chester's tight track unhelpful last time and looks better suited by this venue after a short break.

Progressive over longer distances, he won a handicap at Chester last time by three-quarters of a length off a 5lb lower mark after responding to a step up in trip; carries a penalty here but has yet to reach his ceiling over staying distances and acts on fast ground and AW.

Well beaten after being left behind in a handicap at Thirsk last time, he is largely consistent on the AW over 14-16f but has been exposed to the handicapper and finds winning opportunities limited; acts on multiple surfaces.