'Well-held second at Stratford and does give the impression that further would suit.'

'Excuses last time after beating Rose Sea Has at Hereford; can go well despite high mark.'

'10lb higher than for his Newbury win but he's by no means exposed.'

'In contention for the places when unseating two out at Newbury (2m, soft) in December.'

'Has looked off the pace in two defeats over hurdles for this yard and others appeal more.'

'May have needed his Doncaster run after a while out, though that was at 3m.'

'3m too far the last twice but didn't head into those races in any great form.'