On June 26th, (dirt trial 1200m: 7-7-7) the horse lagged behind and never entered contention. Three weeks ago over the same distance, the performance was reasonable, with a slow jump and settling towards the rear at a steady pace but showing some late acceleration. A recent barrier trial didn't match the required speed. This time, no additional weight is carried, the group timing isn’t significantly slower, and drawing an inside barrier offers a potential advantage for saving stamina.