Racing Again July 3rd Rated Novice Chase

Ranked last of ten on our figures, he was well beaten in a hunter chase at Tramore latest, running out of his depth down in trip. Effective at 3m on good ground, but requires a higher level of opportunity to show his true ability.

Chase debut at Kilbeggan last month was encouraging — second beaten 11 lengths — and there should be more to offer over jumps. Effective between 2m and 2½m, he comes into this yet to score but has the profile of a horse still finding his feet.

Chase debut at Tramore last month was encouraging — third over a shorter trip than ideal — and he is expected to improve significantly now stepped up in distance. Acts on good ground over today's trip and has a trainer firing on all cylinders; the one to beat.

Chase debut at Kilbeggan 15 days ago served as a tune-up rather than a form exercise, well beaten over this trip. First-time tongue-tie applied; he has the going in his favour but has been erratic across both disciplines.

Second at Listowel last month, beaten just 3 lengths in a handicap hurdle, showed he is in fine fettle for a new yard and more should be forthcoming over fences. Effective at 2½m on good ground, the first-time tongue-tie is new but the profile is encouraging.