Two weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. Showing a strong late run, it finished second, beaten by half a length—a narrow defeat demonstrating good ability. This time needing to carry four pounds more, facing favorable timing within its group and drawing a good barrier, the horse appears in good shape. Considering its overall strength relative to the competition, and with a positive trainer-jockey relationship, trackwork has been encouraging, showing increased gate speed and suggesting a competitive chance.