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
9
BIG STRIDEOn October 23rd, (dirt trial 1200m: 6-6-5), the jump out was average and lacked early pace. Three weeks ago, this horse ran very well over a Sha Tin 1400m turf track, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear before making a strong late run with fast sectionals, finishing three and a half lengths behind the winner. A recent barrier trial showed no significant improvement in fitness. Switching to Happy Valley mile for its debut at this distance, carrying a two-pound weight reduction and drawing a favorable barrier, the strategy is to settle back and rely on a strong finishing kick – considered the best in the group. Despite potential concerns regarding the suitability of the distance and unfavorable conditions, an unexpected performance is possible.
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow
