Four weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse ran well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear before finishing strongly in the final two sections. He finished sixth, beaten three and a half lengths. A recent dirt trial (1200m: 1-1-4) saw him lead from the rail while held tightly. This time, he races without any weight reduction, with comparable times among his rivals. The likely tactic is to settle back in the field and rely on a strong finishing kick, potentially the best in the group. Trainer and jockey are working well together; despite an unfavorable outside draw, a forward surge remains possible.