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Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed reasonably well. He jumped slowly and settled towards the rear, maintaining a steady pace but showing a late surge. He finished eighth, beaten by half a length. This time he has a one-pound weight reduction and drew an advantageous inside barrier, appearing in good form. The trainer and jockey have a solid working relationship. Despite having a slower sectional time compared to other horses in the same group, requiring a hold-up tactic, his finishing kick is not as strong as his opponents’, but still qualified for racing.