TOP TO SKY

Four weeks ago in a race over the same distance, the performance was poor; a slow jump saw it settle at the back of the field with an even pace but no finishing burst. This time with a three-pound weight reduction, the plan is to again adopt a trailing tactic, however, its finishing kick isn't as strong as its rivals and the situation looks unfavourable. Even with comparable sectionals to horses in the same class, it doesn’t appear likely to contend.