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Four weeks ago, this horse ran a respectable race over Sha Tin 1200m, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear with a steady pace before making a late run to finish fourth. He was beaten two and a half lengths. Another turf trial over 1400m followed, and he will race without any additional weight this time but drew an unfavorable outside barrier. Despite comparable sectionals to his last outing, maintaining a good position tracking the leaders may prove challenging. The trainer and jockey are in agreement, though prospects appear limited.