DRAGON HALL

Four weeks ago in the same race, performance was sluggish; he settled near the front tracking the pace but showed a weakening drive in the final stages, resulting in a heavy defeat. The time differential in this field suggests a lack of favorable positioning, and the jockey/trainer partnership does not appear particularly harmonious. However, as he is expected to run from off the pace, his finishing kick within this field is considered strong, and with a one-pound weight allowance in this race, he may be a dark horse contender.