JUBILANT WINNER

Four weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, this horse jumped slowly and settled towards the rear but maintained a steady pace without showing a strong acceleration. This time with a two-pound weight reduction and drawing a favorable barrier, the plan is to settle back again, relying on a powerful finishing kick which is expected to be the strongest in the field. Even if the overall race tempo isn't fast, the horse should still be competitive given its current form.