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Consistent type who is bidding for the hat-trick following strong performances in handicaps at around 2m at Haydock and Ayr the last twice. Up 7 lb for latest success but that looks manageable and he's the one to beat.

Returned to chasing when landing quick-fire double at Huntingdon/Chepstow in November. Pulled up next time but did run better despite finishing last of 4 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton last time. Still, he needs to raise his game a touch here.

Veteran who built on previous promise following switch to this yard when successful at Sedgefield in December. Better than ever when going in again there (17f, heavy) with first-time cheekpieces enlisted recently and he's a big player with the headgear retained, despite going up 7 lb.

Would be thrown in off this mark if back to anything like his best but he's just 1-17 over fences and is opposable based on this season's exploits.