Three previous starts: Last of 9, 9th of 12 and last of 8 at 66/1.
First run in a handicap today: wins narrowly but decisively enough at 6/4 favourite after travelling like a dream. Nothing in his form entitled him to be that price.
No doubt connections will say he has improved for the step up in distance and for the gelding operation but I would hope the stewards at least ask the question.