A strong candidate to rediscover the progressive form he displayed last autumn, where he secured impressive wins at both Ascot and Newcastle. His disappointing seasonal debut at Doncaster can be overlooked as a necessary fitness run following a 121-day layoff. Returning to turf on a competitive mark of 83, this distance winner remains far better than his latest result suggests.
8.00 Southwell
On Key @ 13/2
His recent form is highly encouraging; he finished a narrow second and a close fourth in similar Class 6 contests over this course and distance throughout April. Now operating from a lean mark of 53, the four-year-old has found a new level of consistency since joining Scott Dixon’s stable. In a race expected to feature a contested early lead, his ability to travel well at this venue gives him a major edge under jockey Tyler Heard.