SAL

Five weeks ago, this horse ran a respectable race in a straight course event. The start was slow, settling towards the rear but finishing with a strong run. Another trial over Sha Tin’s 1200m sees a one-pound weight reduction for this race; however, it has three previous defeats at this distance and hasn't shown favourable timing against its competition. Drawing an outside barrier suggests a hold-up tactics will be employed, but the finishing kick isn't strong enough to challenge rivals, making it unlikely to feature in this race.