On August 29th (dirt trial 1200m: 7-6-5), the horse worked steadily, maintaining a moderate pace. This is his seasonal debut following one barrier trial where he wasn't fully extended. He benefits from a three-pound weight reduction this time and drew a favorable barrier despite strong times within the group. The plan is to settle him back in the field, utilizing a finishing kick; he shows promising form and possesses a relative strength advantage over other contenders. While horse and jockey are a good match, there's limited synergy with the trainer, suggesting a hold-back approach may be best.