Two weeks ago, this horse performed below expectations in a straight course race, slow to jump and settling towards the rear. He made a mid-race effort but lacked a sustained finish. In a subsequent turf trial over 1200m at Sha Tin, he will carry two pounds less this time and has drawn an outside barrier, requiring a hold-up tactics. Although his finishing kick wasn’t as strong as rivals, the sectional times were comparable within his group, indicating favorable prospects for an attack."