SMART TRIO

Three weeks ago, this horse ran acceptably over a Sha Tin 1400m, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear. He made a move in the middle stages but couldn't close the gap on the leaders. In a subsequent trial over a Happy Valley mile, he benefits from a five-pound weight reduction for this race, however, has four losses in four attempts at this distance. The tactics will again be to settle towards the rear, but his finishing kick is unlikely to match rivals. Despite similar sectionals to previous runs and drawing a favorable barrier, trainer and jockey are not overly confident about his chances."