Best Pick
1BEAUTY VIVAZP/PCN10
2BEATOCYC/ASC9
3GOOD LUCK BABEKTe/DJE1
Dark Horses
11LITTLE SQUIDMFP/PFY7
5TIMES TABLEBTh/MN13
7OWNERS' PRAISELHe/WYS5
12SPECIAL HEDGEDLe/TPY12
6ORIENTAL SMOKEHB/DAH8
False Favorite
4MATSU VICTORMLY/KWL3
10SMILING COLLECTORLF/KHT6
Others
8GENERAL SMARTHTM/CSS11
9VICTORY PATCHJCh/WKM2
14PING HAI COMETAA/JS14
13CELTIC TIMESMLC/KLM4
Predict Pacing
1600m
Very Slow
Annotation
9
VICTORY PATCHOn February 24th, a turf trial at Conghua over 1600m saw the horse take an early lead and maintain a consistent pace. Two months prior, in a Sha Tin 1400m race, performance was poor; a slow start saw it settle towards the back before attempting to make ground in the middle stages but ultimately finishing well-beaten. Following a short break, a recent barrier trial showed moderate form. Now stepping up to a Sha Tin 1600m, running this distance for the first time with a four-pound weight reduction, the increased distance is unfavorable and a hold-up tactics are expected; however, its finishing kick may not be sufficient to challenge rivals, making it an unlikely contender despite securing an inside barrier and undergoing gate work.
Predict Pacing
1600m
Very Slow