HARRY'S HERO

Three weeks ago, this horse ran a respectable race over Sha Tin 1800m, with a slow jump and settling towards the rear. He made a mid-race move and finished with a strong run in the final two sections, beaten two and a half lengths. Returning to Happy Valley over a mile this time carrying one extra pound, his record of zero wins from thirteen attempts at this distance is concerning, and an unfavorable barrier draw adds to the challenge. Considering his tendency to settle back and compete from behind, a strong finishing kick may not be enough against tougher rivals; trainer-jockey synergy has been unremarkable, making him a difficult horse to place high expectations on.