GENIUS BABY

Three weeks ago, this horse performed respectably in a Happy Valley 1200m race; he was slow to break from the gate and ran towards the rear, maintaining a steady pace along the way before gradually regaining ground in the final stages. Fortunately, he wasn't far behind and finished beaten only half a length. He ran on Sha Tin over 1200m; in this race, he needs to carry one extra pound. Having lost all three previous starts, his current prospects are not favorable; the draw is poor and his finishing kick is slightly lacking. The jockey-trainer combination is not ideal, but it's worth noting his time figures are still acceptable, so a lack of performance is understandable.