FALLON

Three weeks ago, this horse ran well in a Happy Valley staying race, jumping moderately and settling towards the back before unleashing a strong surge to finish second, losing by half a length. He demonstrated a high level of performance. In another trial over 1800m at Happy Valley, he will carry four pounds more this time. Having performed well over this distance previously and with good timing within his group, drawing a favorable barrier position, a hold-up tactics is expected to showcase his finishing kick. The horse appears in good form and the jockey has some understanding of its capabilities; trainer and jockey are aligned in their approach, making it a strong contender to challenge for the lead.