CASA BUDDY

Four weeks ago, this horse's performance in the straight course race was disappointing; he was slow to jump out and settled towards the rear with a steady pace throughout, running poorly and finishing far behind. He subsequently ran over 1200m on Sha Tin turf, which was his first attempt at this distance. In this current race, he needs to carry three pounds more; the trip is unsuitable, his time metrics are weak, and his position is disadvantaged. He will likely settle towards the back, lacking the finishing kick of his rivals, and there is no outstanding synergy between jockey and trainer; he is not selected for this race.