KING OF FIGHTERS

Four weeks ago, the horse performed poorly in a Happy Valley 1200m run, coming out of the stalls slowly and running towards the rear; he progressed steadily along the way and made up considerable ground in the final stages. In a subsequent Sha Tin 1400m run, his form was not ideal, but he possessed the strongest late speed in the field and had an advantageous draw; it is not surprising if his performance was less than expected.