Four weeks ago, this horse ran a moderate race over a Happy Valley 1800m. He settled in a good position tracking the leaders and made an effort in the middle stages but couldn’t sustain it to the finish. In a subsequent trial over a Happy Valley mile, he benefits from a five-pound weight reduction for this race. However, he has failed to place in five previous attempts at this distance, presenting unfavorable prospects. Despite similar times to horses in the same class and drawing a reasonable barrier, his chances appear slim.