Seven days ago, this horse ran impressively over a Sha Tin 1200m course, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear before making a strong late run in the final two sections. He finished eighth, beaten two and a half lengths. Racing again within two weeks, switching to a straight course for his first attempt at this distance, he benefits from a five-pound weight reduction. The shorter trip is expected to suit, and with a favorable barrier draw, a hold-up strategy is anticipated, leveraging his strong finishing kick as the key strength against the competition.