DRAGON AIR FORCE

On October 16th (Conghua dirt trial 1200m: 5-6-3), the horse travelled on the outside rail, making steady progress despite losing ground. Six weeks ago in a dirt mile race, the performance was disappointing; a slow jump led to settling towards the rear with an even pace but no finishing kick, resulting in a significant defeat. A recent barrier trial showed moderate form. Switching to a Happy Valley mile for its course debut, this time benefiting from an eight-pound weight reduction and drawing a favorable barrier, a hold-up tactic is expected due to its finishing speed. Despite the potentially unsuitable distance, it could still be a contender."