Best Pick
2CHAIN OF GOLDDLe/WKM4
4CORLEONEHBo/CF6
9CONSPIRACY WITNESSLFe/DAH3
Dark Horses
8LIGHTNING ARROWHAD/PCN11
6ABSOLUTE AWAKENEDAB/FCL1
7GASTRONOMIQUEKTe/JS8
10VIVACIOUS WINBAv/DJE7
3ABSOLUTE HONOURAAt/ASC2
False Favorite
5SMART CITYZP/PFY10
Others
12WISEMANHBn/CSS9
1KOLACHIJOr/DJW5
11STORMIJCh/WKM12
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow
Annotation
8
LIGHTNING ARROWOn October 21st (dirt trial 1200m: 4-4-2), the horse pushed for second place but displayed tongue lolling during the straight. On October 9th (dirt trial 1200m: 7-9-7), he was level at the 700m mark, briefly losing balance before making up some ground with urging in the final stages. September 27th (Happy Valley turf trial 1700m: 1-1-1-6) saw him lead initially but faded down the straight. September 11th (dirt trial 1200m: 3-2-3), he briefly took the lead in the final section, finishing third with urging. August 30th (Sha Tin turf trial 1000m: 10-9-11) saw a slow start and an awkward gait. After a long break, this is his seasonal debut. Five barrier trials have been completed showing slight improvement. Switching to Happy Valley over a mile for his first attempt at this distance, he will carry five pounds more this time. The distance is not ideal, drawing a poor barrier presents unfavorable conditions, and the trainer-jockey combination appears less compatible. However, connections are planning a hold-up tactic, relying on finishing kick which remains strong within the group. Hollie Doyle takes the ride, aware of the horse’s weaknesses, and his true form is yet to be seen.
Predict Pacing
1650m
Very Slow
