PAKISTAN LEGACY

Dirt trial on May 26th (1200m dirt: 2-3-2) showed good momentum rounding the bend and accelerating down the straight; a subsequent turf trial on April 27th (800m turf: 3-4-4) confirmed this, responding well and maintaining pace behind the leader. Eight weeks ago in a similar race, his performance was subpar; he tracked closely to the front but faded in the final stages, resulting in a heavy defeat. After two recent barrier trials, there has been some slight improvement. Having secured two victories previously with acceptable times, he can hold a strong forward position. The jockey has some familiarity with this horse, and his recent appearances show good spirit. However, he needs to carry two extra pounds in this race and his finishing kick is slightly lacking, suggesting potential for an upset.