Grassroots Series Stayers' Final Handicap

Back to winning ways at Newbury in June but his reluctance at the start is a recurring theme and he failed to get out of last place at Yarmouth 13 days ago.

Gained reward for consistency when winning at Ayr (13.1f) in July and took another step forward to follow up at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 40 days ago. 4 lb higher now but another bold is anticipated.

Added to his summer C&D victory when taking Yarmouth handicap in July and arrives on back of creditable second of 9 at Haydock (14f, firm) 54 days ago, faring best of those held up. Likely contender.

Found improvement when runner-up over C&D in May and didn't need to be at his best when winning 6-runner seller at Goodwood (11.2f, good to soft) 38 days ago, kept up to work. Remains fairly treated and is one for shortlist.

Back on scoreboard at Salisbury (12f) in July and posted respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newbury (12f, soft) latest. Others hold stronger claims, however.

Proved better than ever, back with former trainer, when winning Chester handicap (15.9f) last month and backed that up with creditable fifth of 13 at same course (14.4f, soft) 11 days ago. Warrants respect.

Proved he still retains his ability in this sphere when runner-up at Thirsk in May and won back-to-back races over hurdles later that month. Not been in same form since under either code, however.

C&D winner on return in May and back to that sort of form when creditable 1½ lengths second of 7 to It's All About You in handicap (10/1) at Ffos Las (16f, heavy) 40 days ago, clear of rest. Not out of things.

Found improvement since upped in trip for new yard, landing back-to-back handicaps at Ffos Las (12f) and Haydock (14f) in recent months. More on plate off 6 lb higher mark here but not taken lightly.

Bounced back to form to double her tally over C&D in June but not been in same form since and makes limited appeal.