STORM RIDER

Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear before finishing with a strong two-section pace to take second place, beaten by half a length. Now moving up in class, he benefits from a 17lb weight reduction. While having previous form over this course and distance with competitive times within the group, drawing a good barrier is positive. Karis Teetan takes the ride, familiar with the horse's capabilities; morning trackwork shows improvement. However, the tactics require a hold-up strategy, but finishing speed may be inferior to rivals. The current form isn’t ideal and trainer/jockey combination appears less cohesive, suggesting a likely trailing position.