COLONEL

Three weeks ago, over Sha Tin 1400m, the horse settled in a good position tracking the leaders but maintained a steady pace without showing a strong finishing burst. He finished sixth, beaten three and a half lengths. Returning to Happy Valley over 1200m this time with a two-pound weight reduction, despite having six wins from fifty-four starts at this distance, he has drawn a good barrier offering potential for an early lead. However, the section times of competing horses suggest his current form is not optimal, and a slow start is anticipated.