THE WAY WE WIN

Last time out, the horse performed excellently alongside his stablemates and was competitive, finishing second by half a length, showing high class. This time he will carry an extra pound; having lost all four previous starts in this race, the unfavorable draw and slightly inferior finishing kick are concerns. The jockey and trainer do not appear to have a strong partnership, but his early speed is enough to challenge for position and dictate the race dynamics, so he must be kept in mind.