THE AZURE

"On 12/2 (dirt trial 1200m: 5-5-5), the horse was hampered in the early stages and ran conservatively. Six weeks ago over the same distance, it performed adequately, jumping slowly and settling towards the rear before maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. A recent barrier trial showed no significant improvement. The current conditions are not ideal; adopting a hold-up strategy may hinder its finishing kick. There isn’t strong synergy between trainer and jockey. However, with three wins from eighteen starts over this distance and respectable times within its group, a good performance is possible."