On April 24th, the horse completed a dirt trial over 1200m (sections: 7-5-3), running wide throughout but showing some improvement in the final section. On April 14th, he ran a dirt trial over 1050m, settling second and displaying good training form. Five weeks ago, over this same distance, the horse performed respectably; it was slow to jump, settled towards the rear, showed an effort in the middle stages, and finished second, beaten by half a length. Two barrier trials have been completed with slight improvement noted. This race requires a 4lb weight increase, but he has previously won twice over this distance and holds the best time among its group. The tactics will be to settle towards the rear and rely on a strong finishing kick – which is a strength compared to other contenders. The horse's form suggests it’s a serious competitor in this race. Zac Purton takes the ride, having some familiarity with the horse; trainer and jockey have good communication, and preparations are complete, suggesting he can return to his best performance.