NAUTICAL FORCE

The recent winner ran a commendable race over 1800m on Sha Tin turf fourteen days ago, despite a slow start, he settled towards the rear and steadily progressed throughout, making up significant ground in the final stages to win. Now stepping up in class, he has tested himself over 2400m on Sha Tin turf. This distance should suit him well, and his rivals are comparable in ability. He needs to settle towards the rear, where his finishing kick is among the strongest in the field. With a high overall rating and strong synergy between jockey and trainer, his recent form is encouraging, suggesting another victory is possible.