Two weeks ago, over the same distance, the horse performed decently, jumping slowly and settling towards the back. It showed a strong late surge but was beaten two lengths, finishing sixth. This time it needs to carry four pounds more and is expected to race from behind again; however, its finishing kick may not be as strong as its rivals. The trainer-jockey combination isn’t ideal, despite having five wins in 21 attempts over this course and distance with comparable times. Drawing a good barrier, the horse now has Hugh Bowman aboard, a jockey known for controlling pace, offering some opportunity.