TURF PHOENIX

On March 25th, a turf trial over 1000m saw the horse maintain a relaxed pace throughout, with the jockey holding him back. Seven weeks ago, in a race over the same distance, the performance was disappointing; a slow start meant it settled towards the rear, maintaining a steady pace but lacking any impressive sections and finishing poorly. A subsequent barrier trial revealed it struggled to keep up with the required speed. Making its Hong Kong debut, this time it needs to carry an additional 15 pounds, having failed to win in three previous attempts over this distance. The competition appears strong, and even with a favorable draw, prospects are unfavorable as its finishing kick is unlikely to match rivals.