Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes (Listed)

Useful colt who was highly tried on turf last summer and ended the year with success in 4-runner listed event at Kempton (1m) in November. Ran right up to best when third in conditions' event at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but plenty on his plate conceding weight all round here.

Progressive profile last year and on the back of a creditable fifth in the Lincoln on return, he duly showed improved form to resume winning ways at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, easily. Building up a solid record with give underfoot and there could well be more to come.

Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile and despite drawing a blank since, he's shaped better than the bare result both starts this spring, short of room 2f out and not recover in French Group 3 latest. Sound claims eased in class with yard in good form.

Better than ever last term bagging the Challenge Cup over 7f at Ascot (good to soft) in October. Below his best final start but good chance he'll strip fitter for last month's reappearance third in a Thirsk conditions' event. Grand servant to connections and he's a player.

Smart gelding who impressed when defying a big weight to land 10-runner Chelmsford handicap (7f) in March. Similar form when close fourth in AW conditions' event at Newcastle on Good Friday and his consistency is hard to knock.

Havana Grey colt who did well after his winning debut last April (only blip came in the Coventry), ending campaign with smashing second in 2-y-o Trophy at Redcar. Confirmed he retains all his ability with a good second on return at Newmarket (7f) last month and he could do better again.