COOL BLUE

Three weeks ago, this horse performed well in a Happy Valley mile, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. He made a mid-race move, chasing strongly to finish fourth, beaten two and a half lengths. Another trial over dirt mile followed. This time he will race without any additional weight, requiring a hold-up tactic; his finishing kick is expected to be strong within the group. The horse possesses a noticeable strength advantage compared to its rivals, with trainer and jockey showing mutual trust, saving their best strategy for the race.