Kolonel looks set to take charge for Dods

Kolonel Kirkup was no mug on the level and must have a decent chance of taking top honours at Catterick.

Trainer Michael Dods won a Thirsk maiden with him in August 2012 but he barely threatened last summer and looked in the grip of the handicapper.

That was surprising as he looked to have a good future ahead of him when fourth on his first outing last May off 74 yet by the end of the campaign he was down to 60 and still not threatening.