BLUE ILLUSION

Fourteen days ago, he ran in the same race and performed poorly. He jumped out slowly and trailed mid-race with an average pace, gradually recovering ground in the final stages. This time, he carries six pounds more and has a time differential in his group, making the situation less favorable. The jockey and trainer's partnership hasn't shown outstanding synergy; however, his finishing kick is among the best in his field, he has proven ability over this distance, and should not be overlooked.