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Two weeks ago, this horse put in a respectable performance over a Happy Valley sprint, jumping moderately and settling towards the rear before finishing with a strong surge. In a recent trial over 1200m at Happy Valley, he will benefit from an eight-pound weight reduction this time. Having previously secured two wins at this distance, his times are comparable to other contenders, and drawing a good barrier allows for a forward running approach. Compared to the field, this horse possesses a noticeable strength advantage; even with a potentially weak finishing kick, a clean break and commitment to tracking the pace should see him finish among the leading runners.