RIDING HIGH

Four weeks ago, this horse performed excellently in the same race, maintaining a good position tracking the leaders with a steady pace, recovering significant ground in the final stages to finish second, only half a length behind. Having proven his ability, he is in a suitable class and the draw is ideal, allowing him to maintain an advantageous forward position. He rates highly among today's contenders, and the jockey/horse pairing is quite compatible with a harmonious trainer-rider relationship. However, he will carry an extra two pounds in this race and showed slightly less late acceleration, but remains a contender for the win.