BEAUTY VIVA

Three weeks ago, over this same distance, the horse ran well despite a slow start, settling towards the rear before launching a strong two-section burst in the middle stages. He chased to finish second, beaten by half a length—a narrow defeat demonstrating good ability. This time, he’ll carry an additional five pounds and races against the fastest horses in the group. Drawing an inside barrier, the plan is to settle towards the rear again, relying on a strong finishing kick which is considered the best in the field. The trainer and jockey have a solid working relationship and are confident in his chances of taking the lead.