Three weeks ago, over this same distance, the performance was reasonable despite a slow jump and settling towards the rear. The horse showed acceleration in the middle stages and maintained a good stride length. This time with a four-pound weight reduction, it has failed to win in six attempts at this distance, and there’s been no strong form from horses in the same group. It will likely need to be held up again this race, but lacks the finishing kick of its rivals and faces unfavorable circumstances, appearing unlikely to contend.