NOBLE PURSUIT

Four weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse ran disappointingly, slow to jump and settling towards the rear. The pace was steady throughout, but he made up some ground in the final section. This time with a three-pound weight reduction, having shown form at this distance and drawing a favorable barrier, a hold-up strategy could still see him finishing strongly. The jockey appears confident in the horse’s ability despite potentially unfavorable timing and conditions.