Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed respectably. He was slow to jump and settled towards the rear, launching a strong mid-race move with a good effort to finish second, beaten only by half a length – demonstrating solid form. No additional weight to carry this time, having proven records at this distance and comparable times within its group, it has the potential to lead early. Morning trackwork shows improvement in its condition and appears sharp. Despite drawing an outside barrier, if it jumps cleanly and commits to leading, securing a position among the frontrunners shouldn’t be difficult.