RISING ELITE

Three weeks ago, this horse performed creditably in a 1200m dirt race, though it lacked early speed and was forced to settle towards the rear. In its most recent dirt mile trial, it clocked a similar time to rivals but faced a disadvantageous draw and lacked strong cooperation between trainer and jockey. While its finishing kick remains among the best in the class, it carries a 3lb claim this time and is not considered a primary selection for this race.