Registered a 12L victory in a novice hurdle over an extended 1m7f at Wincanton (firm) last time out. Made all that day and is one to note on handicap debut.
Victorious in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Les Landes (good) in August. Well beaten at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last week however and more needed in this contest.
Placed third in a small field novice hurdle over an extended 2m at Stratford (good) last month. Well beaten on handicap debut over this C&D next time out however.
Ran well to finish 7L fourth at Exeter (2m1f, good) last month. Pulled up in a competitive event over an extended 2m3f at Ascot subsequently and cheekpieces worn for the first time that day are retained.
Fair fifth at Worcester (2m7f, good-to-firm) in July when returning from well over a year off the track. Struggled subsequently and dropping markedly in trip on this occasion.
Forecasts
Foxtrot Juliet (7/4), Uno Mas (5/2), Ormskirk (4/1), Highway Star (5/1), Seven Nation Army (6/1)
The drop back to 2m looks likely to suit UNO MAS and he is taken to register a first career victory. The selection ran well for a long way at Ascot last time and he can get the better of the mare Foxtrot Juliet who took a novice hurdle last time. Third place can go the way of Ormskirk who can put a disappointing latest effort behind him.