Two weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow jump, settling towards the rear. He maintained a steady pace and finished second after a strong run by Zac Purton, losing by half a length. This time he carries only a 2lb penalty. Although victorious three times at this distance previously and with comparable times to the field, his overall strength is superior to his rivals. Trainer and jockey have a good rapport, and the horse appears fit but will need to settle towards the rear again this race. However, his finishing kick isn’t as strong as some of the competition making his chances less favorable and a cautious approach may be best.