First run since leaving David Griffiths when winning (dead-heated) in 12-runner minor event at this course (6f, 18/1) 36 days ago, joined line. That form has worked out well and he can make his presence felt on handicap debut now.
Winner at Lingfield in December. 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 23 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Promising Due Diligence gelding. 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 42 days ago. Hiked up 11 lb but he scored comfortably there and has to be taken seriously.
Winner at Bath in August. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when good sixth of 12 in nursery at this C&D (40/1) 88 days ago, never nearer. In the mix.
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Forecasts
Buzz Box (3/1), Better (3/1), The Liegeman (4/1), Moyola (6/1), Tees Douge (9/1), Pinpoint (12/1), Havana Prince (12/1), Graceful Mary (25/1), Soul Singer (50/1)
BETTER took his form up a notch when readily going in on his nursery bow at Wolverhampton and looks weighted to follow up at the chief expense of handicap debutant Buzz Box. Course scorer Moyola appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.