ARMOUR WAR EAGLE

Three weeks ago, this horse performed poorly over the Sha Tin turf 1200m; he missed the start, settled towards the rear, and although he made headway mid-race and chased hard in the final two sections, his overall performance was mediocre under a steady pace. Dropping in class for this race, he recently completed a 1200m dirt trial with the best time among his peers. Drawing an ideal barrier and settling back during the trial, he displayed the most impressive finishing kick in the group. Overall, his ratings are among the top in this field; with a running style that suits the jockey and continuing form improvements, he is expected to be highly competitive and capable of winning again.