On September 5th, this horse completed a dirt trial over 1050m in running positions of 8-7-9 while being held back and not fully extended. This is his seasonal debut following one barrier trial showing no noticeable improvement. He has dropped 26 pounds in body weight, and will carry an additional four pounds in this race. He has previous form over this distance, with comparable times to horses in the same group. Expect a hold-up tactics, showcasing a strong finishing kick. The horse appears to have an advantageous draw, the jockey seems to have some understanding of the horse’s capabilities and trainer/jockey relationship looks solid.