Best Pick
3RAGING RAPIDSKTe/JS8
1SUGAR BALLDLe/WKM11
Dark Horses
7DASHING DRAGONJOr/DAH4
10WINNING MACHINEJCh/CSS6
5BIG STRIDEAAt/JR9
9BILLION TWOAch/KHT10
2TOP TIMEKDM/WYS7
11DEAL COMPLETEDHTM/MeT3
4SECOND TO NONECYH/KWL2
False Favorite
6BETTER AND BETTERZP/FCL1
8ROMAN CROWNBAv/PCN5
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow
Annotation
5
BIG STRIDEOn September 8th (Conghua turf trial 1200m: 7-7-8), the horse jumped awkwardly and responded only moderately under urging. On August 29th (Conghua turf trial 1000m: 10-7-7), he also broke slowly, tracking a few lengths behind the field with an uninspiring pace. A dirt trial over 1200m on June 24th saw him urged late but showing limited improvement (6-6-5). Another dirt trial over 1050m on June 12th was unremarkable, circling wide on the turn (5-5-7). After a long spell, this is his seasonal debut. He has undergone four barrier trials and hasn't fully shown his potential yet. This is his first start after switching stables; he receives a three-pound weight reduction this time but is expected to be held up in the field. However, his finishing kick may not match rivals and the overall situation isn’t favorable. Fortunately, times within the group weren’t significantly worse, warranting further observation.
Predict Pacing
1400m
Very Slow