Temperamental sort. Below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 12/1). Off 102 days. First run for yard after leaving Ed Dunlop. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Below form in first-time cheekpieces latest but had posted brace of solid placed efforts over this sort of trip previously and remains relatively low mileage, Blinkers applied now.
Dropped back to this trip when creditable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 10 days ago, running on. Remains fairly treated and is one for the shortlist. 1 lb out of the weights.
Unreliable sort. 500/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good) on NH debut 149 days ago. Off 149 days. Last Flat success back in 2019. Cheekpieces back on. Readily opposed. 1 lb out of the handicap.
Still looking for first success but posted season's best when fourth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Claims if building on that. 1 lb out of the handicap.
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Forecasts
Asense (9/2), Destinado (9/2), Rodolfo (5/1), Parikarma (11/2), Just An Inkling (11/2), Gilbert (6/1), Life's A Beach (8/1), Velvet And Steel (22/1), Joyful Song (25/1), Haraz (200/1)
The return to this shorter trip should suit ASENSE and she gets the nod in a tricky-looking handicap. Gilbert and Destinado head the list of dangers.