CONSPIRACY WITNESS

Three weeks ago, this horse ran a moderate race over a Sha Tin 1400m, settling in a good position tracking the leaders and making a move in the middle section but failing to finish strongly. He finished sixth, beaten three and a half lengths. A recent turf trial over 1600m showed steady early pace with a reasonable finishing kick. This time switching to Happy Valley mile for its debut distance, carrying a three-pound weight reduction, the increase in distance is not ideal. Drawing a poor barrier necessitates a backmarker strategy, but current form suggests a lack of sufficient finishing speed and the overall situation appears unfavorable; observing this race first is advised.