On August 25th, a turf trial over 1000m at Conghua saw the horse settle near the front but fade in the final stages. This is his seasonal debut, and his first barrier trial showed acceptable performance. He’s stepping up in class this time with a six-pound weight reduction. Having previously secured two wins over this distance, he should be competitive against similar rivals. Expected to track the pace or lead. Trainer and jockey appear to have good synergy. Despite drawing an outside barrier, a clean break and intent to settle forward should see him finish among the leading contenders.