VIVA TASTE

Five weeks ago, in the same race, his performance was subdued; he jumped slowly, tracked from the rear, and lost momentum in the final stages, resulting in a heavy defeat. He is running again this time carrying an extra nine pounds; he has lost all four of his recent races in this series, and with the horses in the same group, there is a lack of tactical alignment. His late burst was slightly inferior, and the jockey-trainer coordination hasn't been ideal; it does not appear to be well-planned.