Verdict

Useful pointer Jack Devine took a step forward from his debut under Rules here when second at Catterick but he looks to be crying out for a step up to 3m. HENRY’S JOY didn’t win between the flags but was placed twice and has only found one too good in two of his three starts under Rules. The first two pulled well clear of the others over 2m4f here last time and Donald McCain’s charge can finally open his account. Jockey bookings suggest Dig A Bit Deeper is preferred to stablemate Randy Pike.

Formwatch

Randy Pike (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Jan.

Dig A Bit Deeper 100-1 (11-4) With leader until before 3 out, blundered 3 out, ridden before last, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 18l behind Destrier (11-10) at Wetherby 2m (4) hvy in Jan.

Fare Thee Well (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Rcd 2nd, rdn in 2nd 2out, ko but no ch with wnr, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Alisier D'irlande (11-9) at Templemore 3m mdn hvy in Apr.

Henry's Joy (IRE) 9-4 (11-2) Tracked leaders, every chance before last, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Quick Pick (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) sft in Jan.

Jack Devine (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along 3 out, soon headway, chased winner before last, no impression, 2nd of 8, 16l behind Espoir De Teillee (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.

Scorpo (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along 4 out, soon lost place, pulled up, at Catterick 2m (4) hvy in Jan.

Trust Me I'm A Dr (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Towards rear, reminders before 6th, soon struggling, pulled up, at Newcastle 2m 6f (4) sft in Jan.