POWER KOEPP

Fourteen days ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. It maintained a steady pace throughout the race and made gradual progress in the final stages to finish third, beaten two and a half lengths. The positioning wasn’t ideal; adopting a hold-up strategy could hinder its finishing kick. The trainer/jockey combination isn’t particularly strong, but the horse benefits from a four-pound weight reduction this time and has recorded four wins in 30 starts over this course, making it a contender.