Six weeks ago, over the same distance, the horse ran well, jumping moderately and settling towards the rear with a steady pace. Responding to urging from the jockey, it finished second, beaten half a length. A recent dirt trial (1200m: 6-6-3) showed encouraging progress as it held back slightly early on before being lightly urged over the final two sections, demonstrating good finishing speed. This time with a two-pound weight reduction, having previously won twice over this distance, and with comparable times to rivals, the horse is expected to race from behind utilizing its strong finishing kick. It appears superior in ability compared to other contenders, showing good synergy between horse and rider, and a stable trainer/jockey relationship. The horse has matured during trackwork, demonstrating improvement, and is poised for a strong performance.