LE ZONDA

"10/1 (Happy Valley turf trial 1700m: 2-2-2-2) Jumped awkwardly, quickly settled in front, was urged two furlongs out but overtaken near the finish. On 29/12 (dirt trial 1200m: 4-4-2), pushed from two furlongs out and gaining ground. On 16/12 (Sha Tin turf trial 1600m: 7-7-8-8) started moderately, lacked a forward surge. On 2/12 (dirt trial 1200m: 8-7-7), trailed behind and showed little pace. On 18/11 (Sha Tin turf trial 1000m: 9-9-9), an average start, settled quietly in the field. An Irish import, MA288 prediction rating is 53. Six runs abroad without finishing last, recording two wins, requires a mid-field position but lacks strong acceleration. A leg issue was identified after arriving in Hong Kong. Five trials this season showed reasonable effort; still willing to chase, but hasn't reached full power yet. First run this time, best to observe one race before reassessing. Monitor for improvement."