★ Recent form analyst notes

• Pos 1 4 Apr Haydock

  Tracked front pack early - moved into command two out - driven approaching last - dug in under pressure late to score

• Pos 2 14 Mar Newcastle

  Held mid-pack early - improved onto the pace after the 8th - hit the 4 out marker awkwardly and required urging - moved into second spot 2 out - stayed on well through the finish - unable to get to the winner and beaten just over two lengths

• Pos 2 18 Feb Ludlow

  Settled third early - urged forward to close on the front pair after 4 out - awkward jump but moved into second 3 out - erred again 2 out - still holding claims approaching the last - challenged winner up the run-in but couldn't find more and held for second

• Pos 5 21 Jan Catterick

  Sent to the front early but scratchy at the fences - lost command 4 out - pushed along and drew level for second spot 2 out - held steady into the last before weakening on the run-in

Per-race notes from official racing analyst commentary.