LUCKY PLANET

Fourteen days ago, in a race over the same distance, the performance was disappointing with a hold-up tactics; maintaining an even pace throughout and showing unremarkable progress. He finished within two and a half lengths of the winner. This time benefiting from a three-pound weight reduction, having recorded four wins in twenty starts over this course and distance, with reasonable sectionals compared to rivals. An advantageous barrier draw is secured, trainer and jockey appear well-matched and recent trackwork suggests good condition. Despite a lack of prominent finishing speed, this race is viewed as a preparation run.