Two weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse jumped slowly and settled towards the rear but maintained a steady pace, lacking a strong finishing burst. He finished fifth, beaten two lengths. This time with a two-pound weight reduction, despite three previous losses at this distance, he’s drawn an outside barrier. A hold-up tactic is expected, however, his finishing kick may not be competitive enough. While the overall group timing is decent, trainer and jockey have a good rapport, making it worth considering as an outsider."