Best Pick
4FANTASTIC FUNHBo/CSS11
2THE AZUREJCh/FCL1
8OUR LUCKY GLORYAB/WYS2
Dark Horses
9BIG STRIDEAAt/JR8
5AMAZING AWARDKTe/DJE6
10SIMPLE HEDGEMLY/JS7
1THESISJOr/MeT4
7SETANTALFe/MN9
False Favorite
12STERLING WONGCHOYRKi/DJW5
Others
11SMILING EMPERORHBn/KHT10
6MATSU VICTORCYH/KWL3
3SAMARKANDLhe/DAH12
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow
Annotation
11
SMILING EMPERORFour weeks ago, over this same distance, the horse performed poorly, settling in a good position tracking the leaders with a steady pace but lacking a finishing burst. He finished fifth, beaten three and a half lengths. This time he carries no additional weight, is timed similarly to others in the group, but drew a poor barrier which isn’t favorable. Despite having past results over this distance and an ability to settle well, connections are not confident about his chances in this race.
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow
