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Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse ran very well, jumping slowly and settling towards the back before making a strong late run in the final two sections. He finished fifth, beaten three and a half lengths. This time, without any weight reduction and drawing a poor barrier, a hold-up strategy is likely. However, his finishing kick may not be strong enough against the competition and the trainer-jockey combination isn’t ideal. Fortunately, he has recorded two wins over this course and distance with competitive sectionals, and the jockey has some familiarity with the horse’s ability, offering a potential for an upset.