On April 8th, a turf trial over 1000m saw the horse maintain a leading position throughout, relaxing in the final section before accelerating to win. On March 27th, during a dirt trial of 1050m, it surged forward on the straight but showed some inward inclination. A further turf trial on March 21st over 1000m saw the horse maintain a leading position and hold second tightly. The final grass trial on December 17th (1000m) was run with restrained speed as part of conditioning. Returning after a long break, this is its first run of the season. After four barrier trials, it shows improvement. Stepping up in class for this race, the horse benefits from a two-pound weight reduction. It has ten wins from fifteen starts over this distance and comparable times to those it will face. The tactics will be to settle back in the field and rely on its finishing kick; overall, the situation looks favorable. James McDonald takes the ride, having some familiarity with the horse’s capabilities, and trainer-jockey combination appears strong. Late gate work and intensified training suggest a forward showing is expected.