EXCEED THE WISH

Five weeks ago, over this same distance, the horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear. It showed strong momentum throughout the race and was beaten three and a half lengths for fifth place. This time it benefits from a three-pound weight reduction but remains winless in three attempts at this course and distance; drawing a poor barrier necessitates a hold-up strategy. However, its finishing speed is unlikely to match rivals, making its overall position unfavorable despite having the fastest section times amongst its group.