Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse jumped slowly and settled towards the back, maintaining a steady pace without any notable acceleration. This time with a two-pound weight reduction and a reasonable gap between races, the plan is to settle back again, however, its finishing kick may not be strong enough to compete with rivals. Despite having five wins from 24 starts over this course and distance, and drawing a favorable barrier, it’s unlikely to be a contender in this race.