CORNERSTONE

Five weeks ago, this horse ran a poor race over the same course and distance; he missed the start, settled towards the rear, maintained a steady pace throughout but lacked any significant momentum, resulting in a heavy defeat. Having failed to place in three attempts over this course and being outclassed in terms of time in this grade, the horse faces an uphill task. If ridden from the rear, he is unlikely to catch the leaders in the final stages. Furthermore, there seems to be a lack of chemistry between trainer and jockey, making him an unlikely selection for this race.