Ayr

Bounced back to his best in a first-time visor to make second start for current yard a winning one in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to firm) last month. Excellent second under a penalty at Ffos Las and he's effectively 2 lb lower back over fences.

Made a winning debut over fences at Market Rasen in March and followed up over hurdles later in the month for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. Stepped up on his return on debut for a new yard when second of 8 in handicap chase at Hexham and would probably have won but for an unseat 2 out latest.

Fair form when runner-up around 3m at this venue and at Bangor (handicap) last winter. Drop to trip against her when occupying same spot in April and slightly surprising that she's not back up in distance on chase debut/reappearance.

Made steady progress without success over hurdles and further improvement sent chasing last term, winning 2m Hexham handicap in December. Good runner-up efforts on 2 of his 3 starts since. Solid contender on return (stays this far).

Proved ¾-length too strong for the re-opposing Travail d'Orfevre when opening chase account over this C&D last February. Placed last 3 starts to end last season and he can be a factor on reappearance on the back of a breathing operation.

Back to winning ways in 19f handicap hurdle at Carlisle in December but just respectable efforts at best since, including back over fences. Shaped as if amiss when last seen at Hexham but his most recent successes have all come in the autumn and he's on an appealing mark after a 6-month break.

Gamely bagged a second victory in 2m4f Newcastle handicap chase in March. That form was franked but he was disappointing at Carlisle a month later. May get back on track after a break.

Ended a lengthy losing run from a mark 20 lb lower than for his previous win over fences when beating 8 rivals over C&D in March. Shaped as if still in form faced with a test that probably stretched him at Hexham in May but bit disappointing at that venue a month later. Tongue tie on.

Made the made most of a good opportunity in a 4-runner handicap over 3m here in January. Poor efforts both starts since, though and off 7 months.

Fair 2m winner over hurdles but pulled up in 3 of 4 starts over fences so has plenty to prove in re-fitted tongue tie with cheekpieces also on.

Over 2 years since last win and he often flatters to deceive. Folded tamely at Kelso in September and others more convincing.

Landed back-to-back C&D handicaps in February and shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) in April. Rare below-par effort the following month and off since ahead of this switch to chasing. Likeable type.