Five weeks ago, over this same distance, the performance was acceptable despite a slow start and settling towards the rear. The horse made a mid-race effort but couldn't close the gap. This time with a two-pound weight reduction, having won five races in 18 attempts over this course, and comparable times within the group, drawing an inside barrier suggests a hold-up strategy will be employed. It possesses the strongest finishing kick among its rivals, has been undergoing gate practice recently, and is showing positive signs in morning trackwork, appearing capable of delivering its best performance.