SPORTIC WARRIOR

On March 2nd, a turf trial over 1000m at Conghua saw the horse lead initially but showed only moderate pace when urged. Four weeks ago in the same distance race, performance was lackluster; a slow jump led to settling towards the rear and maintaining a consistent pace throughout, with a late gradual recovery. A recent barrier trial yielded unremarkable results. Time figures are weak, presenting an unfavorable situation. Considering its tendency to settle back in races, finishing speed may not be sufficient to match rivals. Trainer-jockey combination hasn’t shown strong synergy. Despite a 3lb weight reduction and a favorable draw for this race, it is not considered a top pick.