Two months ago, this horse ran a strong race over 1800m on the Sha Tin turf, performing well despite a slow start and settling towards the rear. He finished fourth with a fast final two sections, beaten by half a length—a high-level performance. Following a short break, he underwent a barrier trial without showing full effort. In a recent 1600m trial on the Sha Tin turf, he will carry one pound more this time. Having previously won twice over this distance and recording the fastest times in his group, he is expected to race from behind with a strong finishing kick – the strongest in the field. The horse is currently showing favorable form and appears to be the most capable contender in this race. Joao Moreira takes the ride, forming a good partnership with both the horse and trainer; intensive training suggests he's ready to run well. (17/4 dirt trial 1200m: 6-6-7, aimed at assessing his barrier manners – running towards the back of the field).