Recorded a good time when scoring over 2m in the Lingfield mud. Bred to stay and he's been unlucky to bump into progressive rivals on his last two starts over this sort of trip. Has won on a sound surface and stable's horses have been running well.
Never looked in trouble when beating a weak field at Ludlow on UK debut. Although an official rating of 132 looks flattering, his rider's claim enhances his prospects. Conditions were faster than advertised that day and he looks the one to beat.
Winner of a Newton Abbot novice before a couple of runner-up spots, the latest when flattered to get as close as he did to Grand Sancy. Poor on last two outings and official ratings present him with a difficult task here.
Runner-up on his final start in point-to-points he finished well in the rear on his sole rules outing so far over 3m at Ludlow. Looked rather one paced and looks one for the longer term judged on that display.
Modest form in bumpers and hard to see any improvement to his form over hurdles offering very little in his outings over the past 12 months.
Forecasts
Jatiluwih (4/6), Alrightjack (5/2), Shiroccan Roll (11/2), Blue Monday (25/1), Lapford Lad (100/1)
This should rest between JATILUWIH and Alrightjack. The latter is held in high regard by his trainer who has had one winner and five seconds in the last 14 days. He is a winner on good ground but is better suited to a soft surface as he proved when winning at Lingfield. The selection may also be better with more give underfoot, but conditions were faster than advertised when he scored at Ludlow and he showed an impressive turn of foot to settle the issue. His rider's claim means he receives weight from his chief rivals and that will make him hard to beat.