On May 20th, the horse completed a dirt trial over 1200m in sections of 8-6-4, showing effort to move forward mid-race. Four weeks ago, in a similar distance trial, he performed well, jumping slowly but finishing strongly with fast sections. A recent barrier trial was unremarkable. This time carrying a two-pound weight reduction, the barrier draw isn’t ideal and the trainer-jockey combination is not strong. Despite comparable times in previous work, drawing an inside barrier suggests a hold-up tactic will be employed. He possesses the strongest finishing kick amongst his peers, with jockey Keith Yeung taking the ride – indicating familiarity with the horse's capabilities but unlikely to be a major contender in this race.