SOARING BRONCO

Eleven days ago, the horse performed excellently in a Happy Valley mile, tracking near the front with a steady run and recovering some ground in the final stages to finish as runner-up, beaten only half a length; his standard is high. In the last run over 1400m on Sha Tin turf, he will carry an extra pound in this race; the sectional timings are weak, and the conditions aren't favorable with a poor draw. His finishing kick hasn't been outstanding, but the smooth collaboration between jockey and trainer means he could be worth backing if things go wrong.