On September 26th, a dirt trial over 1200m saw the horse settling comfortably without showing significant pace. Four weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, it performed reasonably well, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear before making a mid-race move with a strong effort. It finished fifth, beaten by half a length. A recent barrier trial revealed it is still behind in terms of progress. This time, there’s no weight reduction; while the horse has some record over this distance and comparable times within its group, drawing a good barrier offers an advantage. Trainer and jockey maintain a good relationship, but the likely tactic of settling towards the rear is concerning given its finishing kick isn't as strong as rivals, making its prospects less favorable – expect it to be trailing behind.