FORZA LEADER

Making his season debut, this horse performed exceptionally well eight weeks ago in the same race. Although he was slow to break from the stalls, he maintained a stalking position throughout, steadily recovering ground in the final stages to chase down and finish as second, beaten only half a length. Having failed in all six starts since then, his current prospects are slightly unfavorable; if he continues to run from behind, his late burst might not match the competition. His advantage lies in drawing a good barrier and showing competitive form on the day, so he should not be overlooked.