Two weeks ago, in a straight course race, the performance was poor, settling in a good position tracking the leaders with a steady pace but lacking any impressive sections. He finished sixth, beaten two and a half lengths. Now switching to a Happy Valley 1200m, it's his first attempt at this distance. He benefits from a four-pound weight reduction, the distance appears suitable, and has drawn a good barrier. Expected to go forward, the situation looks promising. Matthew Poon takes the ride, with some understanding of the horse’s capabilities. Even if lacking a strong finishing kick and trainer/jockey not fully aligned, a clean break and commitment to track the pace should see improvement.