Seven days ago, over the same distance, the horse performed well, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. It finished second with a strong late run, beaten by only one length. Racing again within two weeks, it carries just a 1lb penalty this time. Despite having secured three wins at this distance previously and similar times amongst rivals, drawing a favorable barrier, the jockey is still getting to know the horse’s capabilities, and trainer-jockey relationship appears solid. However, a hold-up tactic will likely be employed but its finishing speed may not match those of its opponents, making its chances questionable.