Placed in maiden and novice company last year including at this venue over 1m4f in September. Struggled in two handicap starts the following month however and interesting to see how he fares on handicap, stable and seasonal debut.
Returned to form with a good 2L third in a 1m4f handicap at Ripon (good-to-soft) a week ago. Races off the same mark here and is of interest once more.
Beaten 21L when finishing third in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Cartmel (soft) just under a month ago. Worth a check in the market on first Flat start since last autumn.
Winner of this race under this rider 12 months ago. Races off a 6lb lower mark this time around following two disappointing efforts this campaign and is one for the shortlist on return to this venue.
C&D winner ran well to finish 3L third in a handicap over this trip at Ayr (good-to-firm) last time out. Previously fifth over 1m3f here and market support would be notable on this occasion.
Decent efforts on all three starts since joining this stable most recently when third over 1m4f on good-to-firm ground here last week. Extra distance here no issue.
Forecasts
Donnachies Girl (3/1), Be Perfect (7/2), Calliope (6/1), Duke Of Yorkshire (7/1), Life Knowledge (15/2), Corton Lad (8/1), Carbon Dating (11/1), Jj's Journey (12/1)
DUKE OF YORKSHIRE won this race off a higher mark 12 months ago and he is taken to put a number of below par efforts behind him on his return to this venue. Second place can go the way of Corton Lad who represents a shrewd stable while Donnachies Girl can take third following a good placed effort last time out.