Last race winner, three weeks ago at Happy Valley over a long distance, performed well, jumped slowly and settled towards the rear, then finished strongly to take the win. A subsequent trial over 1800m at Happy Valley requires an eight-pound weight increase this time. The horse's times are comparable with those of its rivals, has drawn a decent barrier, is expected to race from behind, possesses a good finishing kick, and the jockey seems to have some understanding of the horse’s capabilities. Trainer and jockey appear to be working well together, pre-race preparation is satisfactory, however, the overall situation appears unfavorable; hope for a solid performance."