Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear and maintaining a steady pace while responding when asked to accelerate. This time, he has a one-pound weight reduction but faces an unfavorable barrier draw. Although victorious in four out of twenty-two attempts at this distance, his sectionals are not particularly strong, however, the barrier position is acceptable and showing improvement in morning trackwork, he isn’t considered a leading contender for this race.