Four weeks ago, over the same distance, the horse led but maintained a steady pace with no noticeable acceleration. He finished sixth, beaten two and a half lengths. This time he benefits from a three-pound weight reduction, is in a comparable time bracket within his group, and draws a favorable barrier. The plan is to settle towards the rear, relying on a strong finishing kick, which appears to be his strongest attribute. Connections remain confident in the trainer-jockey combination; the horse has been undergoing focused gallop work leading up to the race and appears primed for a peak performance.