Four weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow jump and settling towards the rear. The pace was steady but showed a late surge to finish fourth, beaten two and a half lengths. This time, he will carry an additional three pounds and faces unfavorable timing within his group; lacking strong finishing kick, the situation is not ideal. Although having proven records over this distance and capable of tracking the leaders, he may struggle to maintain pace. The barrier draw is reasonable but doesn’t suggest any tactical advantage.