Best Pick
5EVER SMARTHWB/FCL5
3WINNING HEARTAB/ASC12
12WIND SPEEDERMLY/MeT7
Dark Horses
9ALMIGHTY KICKDLe/KWL10
8GALLANT GOODYAHa/DJH1
11FLYING PHANTOMAA/JS6
2ACCOLADE STARTKTe/DJE11
7SPEEDY SMARTIEBAv/TPY8
10DOUBLE SHOWLHe/DJW3
1VIGOR ELLEEGANTJCh/KLM4
Others
4SKY PROPHETHB/CF9
6JOYFUL LIFEECW/CHY2
Predict Pacing
1200m
Very Slow
Annotation
8
GALLANT GOODYOn May 9th, over a Happy Valley 1200m dirt trial (sections: 7-7-8), the horse responded only moderately to urging at the 200m mark. On April 17th, another dirt trial over 1200m (sections: 4-5-8) saw it drift back throughout, responding poorly to pressure. A further dirt trial on March 3rd over 1200m (sections: 8-8-7) showed only a slight improvement with urging at the 200m mark. Two months ago, in a Sha Tin turf race over 1200m, it ran well despite a slow start and settling towards the rear before finishing with a fast final two sections. It was beaten by two and a half lengths for seventh place. Following a short break, three barrier trials have not revealed significant improvement. Another Happy Valley 1200m trial this time with a 3lb weight reduction; however, it has failed to win in four previous attempts over this distance. Time comparisons within the group suggest a hold-up tactic will be employed, though its finishing kick may be inferior to rivals. Nevertheless, an advantageous barrier draw and good rapport between trainer and jockey offer some potential.
Predict Pacing
1200m
Very Slow