STORMING DRAGON

Two weeks ago over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the back before making good headway with fast final sections. He finished fifth, beaten two and a half lengths. This time benefiting from a five-pound weight reduction but drawing a poor barrier, the tactics will likely involve settling back. However, his finishing kick may not be strong enough against this competition, and the horse-jockey combination is considered less ideal. Despite this, he has recorded two wins over this distance previously and has shown good sectional times within the group. Alexis Badel takes the ride, forming a potentially strong partnership and signaling confidence in the horse’s chances.