AURORA LADY

Three weeks ago, the horse performed adequately in a straight course race, with a slow start and settling towards the rear before making a mid-race effort but failing to sustain it to the finish. Last run was at Happy Valley over 1200m, and for this race he has a one-pound weight reduction. He has four wins from eleven starts over this distance. The competition is relatively even. Expecting him to settle in a good position tracking the leaders. Andrea Atzeni takes the ride, demonstrating an understanding of the horse’s capabilities with increased work on track fitness. Despite drawing a poor barrier, finishing kick remains questionable, and the trainer-jockey relationship isn't ideal, but a forward showing is still possible.