Two weeks ago, this horse delivered a notable performance in a straight course race, settling well and tracking the leaders before accelerating strongly over the final two sections. He finished fifth, beaten by half a length. Returning from Class drop, he will now tackle Happy Valley’s 1200m again, carrying an additional 19 pounds this time. The horse possesses good sectionals times in its group, has strong early speed potential and draws a favorable barrier. Showing the strongest finishing kick among its rivals, it holds a significant advantage in terms of overall ability – considered the most impressive contender in this race. Zac Purton takes the ride, creating a promising horse-jockey-trainer combination. Morning trackwork indicates continued improvement, and a clean jump should allow him to confidently challenge for a leading position.