NUCLEOZOR

31/3 (Dirt trial 1200m: 6-6-5) Driven strongly, only caught up slightly. 14/3 (Happy Valley turf trial 1200m: 8-8-7) Worked up early but showed no progress. 24/2 (Turf trial 800m: 4-8-5) Pushed late with a full extension. 28/10 (Conghua turf trial 800m: 6-4-2) Tracked leaders and eased mid-race. Returning from a long layoff, the horse debuted this season; previously ran over this distance before November and performed poorly, starting slow from the gates, settling back, and fading late to finish well beaten. After four trials, showing slight improvement. Carrying 6lbs more this time and grouped with horses of similar recent timings, the horse faces a disadvantageous situation. Given its lack of a strong finishing kick and suboptimal trainer-jockey combination, despite an ideal draw and improving form, the chances remain low.