★ Recent form analyst notes

• Pos 2 23 Aug Worcester

  Set the pace under pressure - kicked clear after 4 out - jumped awkwardly 2 out and came under renewed pressure - lost the front spot at the last - stayed on but outclassed by the winner

• Pos 2 21 Dec Lingfield

  Sat close behind the front group and edged right at the opening fence to move into second - driven up before two out then eased back through the field - kept going steadily to the line for second

• Pos 3 4 Dec Wincanton

  Held up in the pack - driven approaching 3 out - moved into third before 2 out - stumbled at the last but kept on to finish third

• Pos 5 12 Nov Bangor-on-Dee

  Held up at the back - urged forward 3f out - unable to gain ground - finished 5th

Per-race notes from official racing analyst commentary.