CHARMING BABE

Four weeks ago, this horse performed well over a 1200m Happy Valley course, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. He maintained a steady pace throughout and made up considerable ground in the final stages, finishing only three lengths behind the winner. Following a spell, he returned in a 1400m turf trial with respectable time figures. Despite drawing an advantageous gate, carrying a 16lb penalty, and facing a challenging task with no wins in four attempts at this distance, his profile remains competitive given the strong synergy between jockey and trainer.