BLAZING BEAM

Three weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, the performance was unremarkable; a slow jump led to settling towards the rear of the field. The horse made a mid-race effort but couldn't close the gap on the leaders. This time, he has a one-pound weight reduction and is expected to be held back early. However, his finishing kick isn’t strong enough to compete with rivals, making for an unfavorable situation. Despite relatively similar times within the group, drawing an inside barrier offers some advantage.