Following a respectable performance over this course and distance last start where it settled nicely in midfield before making its move in the middle stages, ultimately fading near the finish, the horse receives a one-pound weight relief for this assignment. The trainer is opting for a hold-up tactical approach, however, current form suggests a lack of late speed to truly challenge. Despite having secured three wins over this trip previously and showing promising upward trajectory within its group, it faces a competitive field.