Three weeks ago, this horse ran poorly in a Happy Valley sprint, slow to jump and settling towards the rear with a steady pace but lacking a finishing surge. He finished eighth, beaten three and a half lengths. Making his debut over a Happy Valley 1200m this time, he will carry an additional two pounds, stepping up in distance which isn’t ideal, and has drawn a poor barrier. The trainer-jockey combination doesn't appear strong. Despite the likely tactic of settling back, he possesses the strongest finishing kick in the field, and his jockey understands how to manage the horse’s pace; this run is considered a trial."