KING LOTUS

Four weeks ago, he ran in the same race and performed reasonably well. He was slow to break from the gate, settled towards the rear, maintained a consistent pace along the way, and managed to regain some ground in the closing stages, finishing only half a length behind. In this race, he needs to carry three extra pounds and his time rating is weak, putting him at a disadvantage. He will likely be ridden from the back, and his finishing kick is not as strong as his rivals'. However, given that he has won twice in this distance previously and is showing good recent form, high expectations should be tempered.