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Much improved since cheekpieces were refitted in the autumn, winning three times (2m3f-2m4f, good to soft-soft); ran big race in defeat at Fakenham (2m7f, good to soft) last month and ought to make his presence felt again here.

Beaten an aggregate of 120l by Getaway With You in two runs here before Christmas (2m3f); it's hard to be confident that this longer trip is a plus.

Outpaced when 11l behind second-placed Getaway With You on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before devouring the near-2f longer distance at Ffos Las (heavy); sharper track than either of those isn't necessarily a plus, but this latest step up in trip is and a 6lb rise looks about right.

No trip or ground issues but consistency has been an issue over several years' fitful campaigning, and while this is easier than the C&D 0-120 of December's return from another eight months off, it's no certainty he'll step up sufficiently on that 35l last of six; regains headgear.

Mixed signals as regards his optimum trip this term, though still able to post career-best form in defeat at Market Rasen at Christmas; hung left when pulling up behind Osterberg latest, however.