RIDING HIGH

Three weeks ago, over the same distance, the performance was reasonable; he led comfortably and made a move in the middle stages but couldn’t sustain it to the finish. He finished sixth, beaten two and a half lengths. This time he needs to carry one pound more, which isn't an ideal scenario. Even if his section times aren't significantly slower than others, he has the ability to track the leaders and could follow the pace-setters, though a winning opportunity remains uncertain.