JUMBO BLESSING

Four weeks ago, the horse ran in the same race and was disappointing; it jumped slowly, stayed back, maintained a steady pace along the way, gradually closing in at the finish. Fortunately, it wasn't far behind, finishing only two lengths back. This time there is a four-pound allowance, and its recent timing performance was acceptable; running in the pack from behind, it still poses a certain threat with its finishing kick. The partnership between jockey and trainer remains smooth, so even if the circumstances aren't perfectly aligned, we won't write it off.