Seven days ago, over the same distance, the horse settled in a good position tracking the leaders but maintained only a steady pace without any impressive acceleration. It finished sixth, beaten three lengths. Racing again within two weeks, this time with a 2lb weight reduction. While this distance has yielded nine wins from fifty starts and its rivals are similarly timed, maintaining a good position near the front and drawing a favorable barrier aren’t enough to suggest a strong chance – connections are hoping for a placing.