Best Pick
5YOUTH POWERPNW/DAH7
4VOLCANIC SPARKHB/PFY2
2ORIENTAL SMOKEZP/DAH5
Dark Horses
12MUSANG KINGBTh/FCL14
9GALE SAGAMFP/PCN1
3JOYFUL PROSPERITYHWB/CSS9
1NORTHERN BEASTJO/DJH4
11KASA PAPAAB/ASC12
10S J TOURBILLONLHe/CHY3
False Favorite
7FIREFOOTAA/WYS6
Others
6ACE WARLF/DJW10
8DOUBLE WINMLC/TPY13
13ALL ARE MINECYC/ASC8
14ESCAPE ROUTEHTM/JS11
Predict Pacing
1800m
Slow
Annotation
9
GALE SAGAOn May 8th, this horse recorded a second-place finish in a dirt trial over 1200m at Conghua, running smoothly while tracking the leaders. Four weeks ago, it ran poorly over a Sha Tin mile, with a slow start and settling towards the rear before making a mid-race move that faded, resulting in a disappointing performance. A recent barrier trial showed moderate form. Switching to a Sha Tin 1400m race now, it’s its first attempt at this distance. Benefitting from a four-pound weight reduction and drawing an inside barrier, a hold-up tactic is expected given its finishing kick, which is considered strong within the group. Matthew Poon takes the ride, potentially forming a good partnership with the horse. Despite not having the most favorable conditions or a strong trainer-jockey relationship, it should still be respected.
Predict Pacing
1800m
Slow