FRIENDS OF SHAJING

On 27/6 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 2-2-6), the horse showed moderate form in the early and middle sections but faded afterwards. On 13/6 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 4-5-8), it was lightly prompted and lacked strength, dropping back. On 25/4 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 7-7-7), a slow jump required strong urging with little progress. On 11/4 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 1-2-7) it showed moderate form early on but couldn’t sustain the effort in the final section. On 10/2 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 4-5-6), despite being urged, the performance was unremarkable. On 20/1 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 3-1-2) it moved forward in the middle of the race and maintained a steady pace when pushed. On 3/1 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 4-6-4), a slightly slow start was followed by being kept up to pace with strong riding. On 16/12 (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 5-6-5), tested with urging, the performance wasn’t strong. On 26/11 (dirt trial 1200m: 2-2-9) it travelled tracking the leaders and lacked a finishing kick. An import from the UK, MA288 predicts a rating of 68. It has three overseas runs with one win and one second place, displaying slow starts followed by forward moves, demonstrating average ability. Having trialled nine times this season without showing improvement, it makes its debut in this race and requires observation after one run.