RAGNARR

Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear before finishing strongly to take second place, beaten by half a length. He's only been allocated a 1-pound weight increase for this race. Although facing strong competition within the group, he’s drawn a favorable barrier and is expected to settle back in the field, relying on a powerful finishing kick. His overall ability appears superior to his rivals; Matthew Poon takes the ride, having some familiarity with the horse's capabilities. While connections are anticipating a good showing, the trainer-jockey partnership isn’t ideal, suggesting a potentially conservative approach.