Best Pick
5AMAZING GAZELhe/DAH5
Dark Horses
11SMILING EMPERORHBn/KHT3
3AMAZING AWARDKTe/DJE11
10STORMIJCh/WKM9
8OUR LUCKY GLORYAB/WYS10
6SETANTALFe/MN6
False Favorite
2STURDY RUBYCYH/KLM2
1QUANTUM PATCHHBo/PCN7
12ATOMIC BEAUTYAAt/ASC1
Others
9SUPER PACEDP/CF4
4TAKE ACTIONBAv/JS12
7JOYFUL PROSPERITYJOr/CSS8
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow
Annotation
11
SMILING EMPEROROn September 26th (dirt trial 1200m: 5-5-6), the horse maintained a steady pace on the straight, appearing unremarkable. On September 5th (dirt trial 1200m: 5-5-4), it ran freely on the straight with a consistent advance. This is its seasonal debut. Two barrier trials have been completed but are considered insufficient preparation. After returning from a spell, it ran in a Happy Valley mile race. It enters this race without any weight reduction, having shown previous form over this distance; time comparisons within its group are favorable. The horse can settle comfortably tracking the leaders and has drawn a good barrier, giving it an advantageous position. Compared to other contenders, it possesses a stronger overall profile. Harry Bentley takes the ride, demonstrating some familiarity with the horse’s capabilities, showing positive energy. Even accounting for a potentially weaker finishing kick and a less cohesive trainer-jockey relationship, it should not be underestimated.
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow