Three weeks ago, over the same distance, this horse performed well, jumping slowly and settling towards the back before making a move in the middle stages with a strong finish. This time, he needs to carry seven pounds more, faces unfavorable opposition within his group, and the trainer-jockey combination isn't ideal. Despite being able to secure a good position tracking the leaders and drawing a favorable barrier, there’s been a jockey change to Keith Yeung, who has some understanding of the horse's capabilities. Morning trackwork shows improvement as the horse is maturing and progressing steadily, showing signs of acceleration towards the end."