SEASONS WIT

On June 13th (Conghua turf trial, 1000m: 5-6-4), the horse responded well to urging and moved forward at a steady pace. On May 30th (Conghua turf trial, 1000m: 4-3-2), it advanced comfortably and finished second easily. A recent winner, six weeks ago over this distance, it ran well despite a slow start, settling back in the field before unleashing a strong finishing move to win by one and a half lengths. Two trials have shown reasonable form. This race requires carrying an additional 6 pounds. With five wins from ten starts over this course, good times recorded with the group, and drawing a favorable barrier, a hold-up tactics is expected showcasing a strong finishing kick. It appears as a leading contender in the field, the jockey has some familiarity with the horse’s capabilities, trainer and jockey have a solid working relationship, and preparation for the race looks promising suggesting good chances of defending its title.