Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear before finishing second with a strong late run. He was beaten two lengths. This time he has a one-pound weight reduction and holds the best time among his group. Based on the horse’s ability, he is the standout in this race. His morning trackwork shows improvement, however, he'll need to settle towards the rear again, but lacks the finishing kick of some rivals, making his chances less favorable; a place finish would be a reasonable expectation.