BLAZING WIND

On December 18th (Conghua dirt trial 1200m: 1-1-1), the horse showed promising form with a convincing win. Five weeks ago, over the same distance, the performance was unsatisfactory; a slow jump resulted in settling towards the rear, making a mid-race effort but failing to sustain it, finishing fourth. A recent barrier trial indicated slight improvement. This race benefits from a four-pound weight reduction and previous form over this distance. The group’s time is respectable, requiring a hold-up tactic leveraging its finishing kick; despite drawing an outside barrier which isn't ideal, the horse remains worth considering.