On March 18th (dirt trial 1200m: 4-3-3), the horse was held back in third, appearing relaxed. In a Happy Valley mile race prior to May, performance was very disappointing, settling in a good position tracking the leaders with a steady pace but lacking a finishing surge. After a long break, it completed one barrier trial showing slight improvement. Another dirt trial over 1200m at Sha Tin, this time carrying no additional weight and drawing an outside barrier, requiring a hold-up tactic. However, the finishing kick wasn’t strong enough against rivals; unfavorable positioning despite a comparable section time with other horses in its group. Trainer and jockey relationship is decent, with gate work appearing routine but without indication of specific plans.