Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed very well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear before making a strong late run with fast sectionals to finish fourth. He was beaten two lengths and showed good ability. This time he will carry an additional two pounds, with comparable times in his group. The plan is to settle back again, relying on a strong finishing kick which is considered the best in the field. Connections have added gatework leading up to the race; despite drawing an unfavorable outside barrier, they expect an unexpected performance.