CALIFORNIA MOXIE

On August 28th, in a dirt trial over 1200m (running positions: 7-7-10), the horse responded poorly to strong urging. Coming out for the season, his performance three months ago was not bad; he didn't jump out quickly and ran off the pace with a steady gallop, gradually closing in during the final stages. A recent trial did not show any improvement. His time performance is not outstanding, and his position gives him a disadvantage. Running off the pace might not allow him to match his rivals' finishing kick, and the jockey-trainer combination is not ideal. He has four wins from seventeen starts this season, with two pounds less in this race, making him worth noting.