Five weeks ago, this horse performed poorly over a Happy Valley 1800m distance, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear with an even pace but lacking any impressive sections. He returned well-defeated. Dropping back in class for his last run, he trialed again over a Happy Valley mile. This time he will carry 14 additional pounds, having failed to win in four previous attempts at this distance. The time difference compared to other horses in the same group is significant and drawing a poor barrier doesn’t help his chances. However, surprisingly, AI algorithms suggest there's potential for him to perform well.