York specialist who is now below his last winning mark, stall 20 not the problem it used to be around here, and rain in his favour too.

Continued his progress when chasing home Dee Ex Bee in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown and drop in trip and soft ground very much in his favour too.

Back to form at Haydock last week and this race will play to his strengths. Handles the testing ground and strong place claims at the very least.