BIENVENUE

Fourteen days ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well despite a slow start, settling towards the back of the field with a consistent pace throughout. He finished second, beaten by half a length. Having secured two previous wins over this course and distance with respectable times, he draws a favorable barrier. He’s among the highest-rated contenders in this race with good trainer/jockey collaboration. However, he carries 5 pounds more weight this time which may hinder his chances, and a hold-up tactic could see him struggling to make up ground in the final stages, but remains competitive.