SERGEANT PEPPER

On September 2nd, a dirt trial over 1050m saw the horse finish strongly to win. This is his seasonal debut following one barrier trial showing improvement. He has dropped 41 pounds in body weight and will make his first run at Happy Valley over a short distance this time around without any additional weight. Unfortunately, he drew a poor barrier, suggesting a hold-up tactic may be required. However, despite lacking the finishing kick of rivals, his record shows five wins from 39 races over this distance, with comparable times to stablemates and positive signs in morning trackwork, making him one to watch.