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Three weeks ago, this horse ran a poor race over the same distance; he missed the start, settled towards the rear, and maintained a steady rhythm but lacked the necessary finishing kick to challenge the leaders. Having faced a disadvantageous position last time, he appeared outpaced in the final stages. While the relationship between trainer and jockey is not particularly strong, his overall time remains competitive within this grade. He could be a value selection for exotic bets if the odds are long.