POWER KOEPP

Five weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, this horse performed very well despite a slow jump, settling towards the rear before making a strong late run with fast sectionals to finish second, beaten by only half a length. He demonstrated a high level of form. This time he does not need to carry additional weight; he has four wins from 21 starts over this distance, respectable times compared to other horses in the field, and drew a favorable barrier. He possesses higher overall strength than many rivals, enjoys good synergy with both jockey and trainer, has been undergoing gate work recently, and shows improvement in morning trackwork, suggesting a chance for a reversal of form.