4:42 Newcastle Tips

Winner of last year’s Newmarket Cesarewitch on his first try at 16f+ on the flat. Been looked after since, having only had three all-weather starts, all over inadequate trips, with the furthest being 11f. Despite the short trip he still managed to finish runner-up twice, with a further third place. Back up in distance in this valuable handicap and with regular pilot Billy the Kid Loughnane steering, he is deserving of a skinny price.

Looked to have won with a bit in hand under today's jockey over 2 miles at Lingfield last time out and the front three pulled well clear of the rest of the field. Just 3 pounds higher today and finished runner-up off a 4 pound higher mark on his only ever appearance over course and distance in January 2024.