BLUE ILLUSION

On October 18th (Happy Valley turf trial 1000m: 6-7-3), the horse made a forward move on the straight, urged to third. On September 27th (Happy Valley turf trial 1200m: 4-3-4), he was prompted over the final two furlongs with slight inward inclination. On September 5th (dirt trial 1050m: 6-6-8), faded on the straight with no improvement. August 26th (dirt trial 1050m: 6-6-6) was urged throughout but showed little promise. An Australian import, MA288 predicts a rating of 28. He has eight starts abroad for one win in a high-prize event, typically takes the lead but lacks acceleration. His four trials this season have been unremarkable and he hasn’t shown sufficient progress; this race is considered a trial run for his debut.