Best Pick
3STORM RUNNERZP/PCN6
5CHATEAU LE PECHEJCh/KHT7
4LEATHER MASTERAB/KLM10
13GOLDEN FAIRYLHe/WYS3
Dark Horses
7SUPREME WINNERPNW/CHY1
12ON THE LASHMFP/PCN11
14ORIENTAL TYCOONDLe/CWC2
9STRONGEST BOYBTh/DAH5
10SUPER HONG KONGKTe/CHY14
False Favorite
1HAKKA RADIANCEAA/CSS9
2ESCAPE ROUTEHB/JS13
Others
6SMART ZIPANGKDM/WYS8
11TRADITIONJO/MeT12
8COLOURFUL BARONMLC/DJW4
Predict Pacing
2000m
Slow
Annotation
6
SMART ZIPANGOn June 12th (dirt trial 1200m, running positions 4-3-5), the horse responded well with good power on the straight. On May 23rd (Conghua turf trial 1600m, running positions 4-4-4-8), he showed an average response when urged mid-straight. On May 8th (Conghua dirt trial 1200m, running positions 5-4-3), he made steady progress with moderate urging on the straight. Three months ago in a race over the same distance, this horse displayed impressive form despite a slow jump, settling towards the rear and finishing strongly in the final two sections. After a short break, three barrier trials have been completed without showing significant improvement. This time, carrying a four-pound weight reduction, a hold-up tactic is planned, but his finishing kick may not be sufficient to compete with rivals. Even if the times are comparable within the group, his chances appear limited.
Predict Pacing
2000m
Slow