NEVER TOO SOON

Two weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed reasonably well, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. He showed a strong late run, finishing three lengths behind the winner in seventh place. This time around, benefiting from a six-pound weight reduction, having previously secured two wins at this distance, with comparable times against rivals, drawing a good barrier. The tactics will be to settle back and rely on a finishing kick; appears favorably positioned. Andrea Atzeni takes the ride, demonstrating some understanding of the horse’s capabilities, however trainer-jockey synergy is limited, anticipating a potentially slow start.