CASA ROCHESTER

Fourteen days ago, the performance was very disappointing in the same race; he jumped slowly and settled towards the rear. He ran steadily throughout, gradually regaining lost ground in the final stages. Fortunately, he was not far behind and finished beaten three and a half lengths. This time there is a two-pound allowance, he has previous form, and his sectional times were reasonable. The draw is advantageous, and the jockey-trainer cooperation looks smooth; even if the pace doesn't suit him or he adopts a rearward running style, his final kick might not match the competition's, but it is not necessarily hopeless.