ACCOLADE START

Three weeks ago, this horse ran poorly over a Sha Tin 1600m race, settling in a good position tracking the leaders at a steady pace but lacking a finishing surge. Another trial over a Happy Valley 1200m with a three-pound weight reduction; however, it has failed to win in six attempts over this distance, and now draws a poor barrier, resulting in an unfavorable situation. Despite this, its group time was respectable, so a performance isn't entirely unexpected.