Best Pick
10PEJIBAYEAA/JR1
8LOVEISINTHEAIRKTe/JS9
9THE AUSPICIOUSJO/MeT7
1FUN TOGETHERJCh/TPY4
Dark Horses
4FORTUNE SUPERSTARZP/MN11
6SUNSET TRAILHB/DJE6
2TARGET AUDIENCEECW/CF12
11SMART ENGINEERKDM/KWL13
12GLACIATEDPNW/PCN2
False Favorite
3DEVAS TWELVEMLC/WYS5
Others
5BULLION BLITZLF/DJW14
14DRALABTh/PFY8
13RUN RAN RUNAB/WKM3
7VON BAERDLe/DAH10
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow
Annotation
4
FORTUNE SUPERSTAROn June 26th (dirt trial 1200m: 5-5-3), the horse tracked along the rail and finished third after making a late run. On June 10th (dirt trial 1200m: 6-5-4), it was ridden early and made a slight advance on the straight. On March 18th (dirt trial 1200m: 8-7-7), it settled along the rail and lacked appeal. In May, this horse ran a respectable race over a Happy Valley staying distance, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear but finishing with a strong run, beaten three lengths for sixth place. After a long break, it has had three trials showing some improvement. Switching to Sha Tin over 1400m for its debut at this distance, the horse benefits from a three-pound weight reduction and is expected to track or lead. It shows good finishing kick, has a favorable draw, and Zac Purton takes the ride—the jockey understands how to control the horse’s pace. The trainer and jockey seem aligned in their approach, and despite potential concerns about the distance, a clean break should allow it to contend for a forward position.
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow