Two weeks ago, this horse ran poorly over a Sha Tin 1600m course, settling in a good position tracking the leaders with an early effort but fading significantly and finishing well-beaten. Another trial over 1400m on the turf revealed a similar weakness; he will carry eight pounds less this time but has failed to win in five attempts at this distance. Despite attempting a hold-up strategy, his finishing kick is unlikely to be strong enough against rivals, presenting a difficult challenge even with comparable section times within the group.