WolverhamptonSat, December 30, 2023

Following a promising stable debut third over 7f at this venue, BASS PLAYER (2) looks to hold solid claims racing off a 1.1lb lower mark. TRUE STATESMAN (7) is probably nicely treated based on the pick of his form and should play a major role after finishing third over 1m2f at Chelmsford last-time-out. LARADO (4) produced a decent effort when fourth in this class over 7f at Newcastle a fortnight ago and needs to be included with the likes of ERNIE'S VALENTINE (6), who is two from four in the tongue-tie.