NEW FOREST

Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed moderately, settling in a good position tracking the leaders and making a move in the middle stages but failing to sustain it to the finish. This time with a four-pound weight reduction, he has potential to lead early. Drawing an inside barrier is favorable. The jockey has some understanding of the horse’s capabilities, though his section times are slower than others in the group, and finishing speed is weak, trainer-jockey relationship is not ideal. A clean break and commitment to leading should see improvement.