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He last won three months ago at Fakenham, which shows he is still capable of finding the winning post, though his recent form has been patchy. In his last six races he has a second, a third, and a ninth, suggesting he runs into decent competition most days and holds his own without dominating. His partnership with jockey Brendan Powell has yielded one win from five rides together — better than his overall record — so there may be a spark between them when things click. He is trained by David Bridgwater at Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire, a yard that has sent out six winners this season, respectable work from a small operation.

Distance appears to be his friend. Over two miles and beyond, where races demand stamina and racing sense rather than raw pace, he has won one from six attempts — nearly double his win rate across all distances. This suggests he may be best watched when the race is set up to suit a patient horse, something his trainer will know well. At the tougher Class 4 level — one step below his typical races — he has yet to break through, but he is the sort of genuine sort that will keep plugging away. After racing just a day ago, he remains active and in work.