Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 11/2), well positioned. Off 9 months. Respected.

Three wins from 6 runs last year, the latest at Epsom in August. Well held last 2 starts, however, so bit to prove on return.

After 5 months off (gelded and had a wind op) with tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/4) 19 days ago, short of room over 1f out. Off another 6 months since.

Fair 1m winner who shaped as if better for the run at Ripon on return.

Promising Frankel gelding. 2 wins from 3 runs this year for new yard. 2/1, improved again when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 20 days ago, cosily. Remains one to keep on the right side of.

Won a 6-runner conditions event at Deauville (7f, good) for Andre Fabre in August 2022. New connections acquired him for 10,000 gns in February and was soon outpaced on belated return in novice at Wetherby.

Edging down the weights and took a firm step back in the right direction when third at Musselburgh. Easy to forgive next run at Chester and can make his presence felt if things drop right.

Career best when striking at only the second time of asking for new trainer Ruth Carr at Wolverhampton (7f) last month. 9/2, only eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) next time, however.

Just respectable efforts at best this year, sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 38 days ago.

Winner at Southwell in December. 16/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, soft) 20 days ago. Something to find on form.