Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear. It showed a strong finishing effort to finish fourth, beaten two and a half lengths. This time, with a two-pound weight reduction and comparable section times in its group, it appears to be in good form. Recent trackwork suggests improvement. Despite drawing an outside barrier which will likely require a hold-up strategy, the horse’s finishing kick may not be as strong as its rivals.