ALSONSO

Four weeks ago, this horse performed well over a Sha Tin turf 1200m, showing good early speed and finishing only three lengths behind the winner, indicating a high level of ability. Having raced eight times in this straight course without success and showing mediocre time figures, the circumstances today—including an unfavorable draw—do not look ideal. While it possesses a relative advantage in finishing kick and the jockey has a fair grasp of its temperament, an underwhelming performance would not be surprising.