ANODE

5/5 (Dirt trial 1200m: 6-6-5), ran a straight line for two hundred meters without pressing. Four weeks ago in the same race, his performance was very poor; he tracked the leaders from a good position at a steady pace throughout, with an unremarkable run. He did not keep up with the pace during his recent trial. Running in this race, he is carrying 18 pounds more weight. He has lost all five races so far; his late kick was slightly inferior, and the jockey and trainer do not seem particularly in sync. His only merits were his ability to maintain a good position tracking the leaders and having an acceptable draw, though there were no clear opportunities.