On March 25th, a turf trial over 1000m saw the horse running in fourth, then fourth, and finishing second, appearing relaxed with an easy stride. On March 14th, a Happy Valley barrier trial over 1200m showed him tracking closely in second position for both sections before flattening out in the straight. Six weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, he performed poorly, breaking slowly and settling towards the rear; the strong pace ultimately led to a significant defeat. Two subsequent trials have shown some improvement. This time, with a 3lb weight reduction but an unfavorable barrier draw, his finishing kick is a concern and the trainer-jockey combination isn’t ideal. However, the overall timing within the group appears favorable, suggesting he could challenge for the lead. Karis Teetan takes the ride, demonstrating some familiarity with the horse's capabilities; a final gate workout suggests a focus on a fast start to secure a forward position and contention for a place finish.