Is thriving at present, completing a hat-trick in September with success at Southwell 8 days ago. Always looked to be doing enough last time and he's not taken lightly under a penalty.

Successful 3 times here for David Thompson last year and, having rejoined this yard, made a winning return from 6 months off at this course (7f) in July. Ran well when fourth of 9 here last time, but more needed from current mark.

From his falling mark, shaped encouragingly both starts in August before getting back to winning ways in 14-runner apprentice event at Southwell 6 days ago, travelling easily into contention. Escapes a penalty so looks to hold leading claims.

Has had a tendency to start very slowly but gained a first success for this yard at Nottingham (1¼m) in July. Has backed that up in 2 outings since, runner-up over the same C&D the following month. Task is now to continue in the same form back down in trip.

Successful twice in classified events in January, over C&D on the second occasion, and added to his tally in handicap at Doncaster in July. Has gone backwards since, though, last of 9 over this C&D on latest outing.