HEROIC VANGUARD

Four weeks ago in the same race, the performance was decent. He jumped out slowly and settled back, maintaining an average pace throughout the run before gradually closing in at the finish. His time was not particularly outstanding, and his position in the race was unfavorable. Racing from behind, his finishing kick may not match that of his rivals, and the jockey-trainer partnership is not particularly harmonious. His advantage was drawing a favorable gate and carrying one pound less this time, but he did not see an opportunity.