Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed poorly with a slow jump and settled at the rear. Maintaining a steady pace throughout, it lacked any significant acceleration. The horse has dropped 28 pounds in weight but will carry an additional four pounds in this race. Finishing kick was poor, and the current barrier draw isn’t ideal; trainer-jockey combination appears inconsistent, though their times together haven't been significantly off. Drawing a good barrier allows for a potential pace following strategy, with the jockey having some familiarity with the horse’s capabilities – a clean jump and commitment to tracking the leaders are key to improving its performance.