Patrick Hibbert-Foy Memorial Handicap

Has fallen in the weights and not disgraced when third in 5-runner Carlisle handicap (14f) last month, closing up late having been caught flat-footed over 4f out. Ease in grade a plus. Could go well.

Won at Newcastle last year. Disappointing fifth of 8 in handicap there (12.4f, 9/4) 42 days ago, taking keen hold in first-time cheekpieces (quickly removed here).

Won at Redcar last autumn. 16/5, fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Bit more needed.

Improved again when winning 6-runner handicap (8/11) at Ffos Las (12f, good to soft) 18 days ago, going clear. The one to beat back against older rivals.

11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 9 days ago, well on top finish. 3 lb rise not harsh and not discounted back on turf.

One win (here) from 23 Flat runs. 66/1, bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, firm) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Difficult ask.