On August 26th, (dirt trial 1050m: 3-4-5) the horse showed no acceleration when urged along the straight. This is his debut run this season; a single barrier trial revealed no improvement. He has a two-pound weight reduction for this race, but the time recorded by the group was unremarkable. The plan is to settle towards the rear, however, his finishing kick isn’t as strong as rivals and the outlook appears unfavorable, diminishing his chances.