Peroni Nastro Azzurro Handicap

Well held both starts last summer after a winning debut at Haydock but gelded ahead of reappearance and well prepared to double tally at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Didn't have much in hand on that occasion and a 7 lb rise asks for more.

Off the mark at the fourth attempt at Brighton on final start on 2 yrs and justified strong support to make a successful start in handicaps at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) last month. Improved another chunk when completing the hat-trick at Haydock and drop in tip won't be an issue.

Caused a big upset in a maiden at Newbury on second start last summer. Matched thar form when second at Chelmsford in November and makes his handicap debut/reappearance for a yard in excellent nick.

Confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in November, overcoming positional bias. Better form when second at Lingfield and limit unlikely to have been reached now handicapping.