Two weeks ago, this horse performed exceptionally well in a Happy Valley mile, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear before making a strong late run over the final two sections. In a recent trial at Happy Valley over 1800m, he will carry two pounds less weight this time. Regardless of the pace set by other horses, having drawn a good barrier suggests a hold-up tactic. His finishing kick is expected to be among the strongest in the field and based on his overall ability compared to the competition, he appears superior, however, the current conditions are not entirely favorable, requiring him to initially conserve energy.