Best Pick
10VULCANUSDLe/MeT3
Dark Horses
2ARGENTO OCEANHB/DJW9
3BROWNNEEDSFURTHERJO/DJH1
8LA MOMENTOCYC/ASC8
12NIGHT PUROSANGUEBTh/DAH6
6SOLAR RIVERHWB/KHT7
11ALWAYS MY FOLKSKTe/CWC10
5BETTER AND BETTERMFP/FCL2
7CALIFORNIA BLITZAHa/WKM12
False Favorite
9LUCKY SAM GORMLC/MN5
1MEGA BONUSECW/PFY4
Others
4LUCKY FIELDKDM/KLM11
Predict Pacing
1200m
Mid
Annotation
9
LUCKY SAM GORThree weeks ago, over Sha Tin 1400m, the performance was unremarkable. A slow jump saw it settle towards the rear, making a mid-race move but failing to sustain to the finish, finishing second, beaten by half a length and showing good ability. Now trying Happy Valley over 1200m, carrying only a one-pound penalty, it should handle the distance. Drawing a favorable barrier, a hold-up tactic is anticipated with a potentially strong finishing kick. The jockey has some familiarity with the horse's capabilities; trainer and jockey have confidence in each other, with late work added, but the situation isn’t ideal and settling for a place is advisable.
Predict Pacing
1200m
Mid