MAZING GRACE

A month ago, over this same distance, the horse performed moderately. It was slow out of the gate and settled towards the rear, making a mid-race effort but ultimately unable to close the gap. Racing again in two weeks, it will carry one pound less this time with a comparable time from its group and drawing an advantageous inside barrier. Compared to other contenders, it possesses a higher level of ability and is expected to be competitive.