JOY OF SPRING

Fourteen days ago, this horse performed exceptionally well over 1800m on Sha Tin turf. Although slow coming out of the gates, he conserved energy and maintained a steady run throughout, gradually recovering ground in the final stages to secure second place. He was not far behind and finished just a half length down, indicating high class. Stepping up in class, he tried 2400m on Sha Tin turf for the first time. For this race, he will carry an extra four pounds, putting him at a slight disadvantage. His closing speed was somewhat inferior in the final stages, and the partnership between jockey and trainer did not stand out. However, his time in this group was acceptable, so he should not be overlooked.