DAZZLING FIT

On March 13th, this horse showed eye-catching movement in a dirt trial over 1200m, accelerating from an inside barrier. Five weeks ago, over the same distance, the performance was subpar with a slow start and settling towards the rear. The horse demonstrated a strong late run, finishing fifth beaten two and a half lengths. A subsequent barrier trial showed slight improvement. This time, he will carry 2 pounds more weight. He has previous form over this distance, competitive sectionals within the group, and draws an inside barrier. Expecting a hold-up strategy relying on a strong finishing kick as his strength compared to others in the field. The jockey understands the horse’s capabilities and is prepared for the challenge; despite a potentially unfavorable situation and trainer/jockey mismatch, aiming for second place.