Two weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, this horse settled in a good position tracking the leaders but appeared to tire towards the finish. This time he needs to carry one pound more. Although he has shown some form over this distance and drawn a favorable barrier with potential for an early lead, his recent trackwork hasn’t been impressive. He is showing signs of improvement after maturing during recovery work, but the times of horses in his group are not encouraging; connections are hoping for a good placing.