SMART BEAUTY

7/5 (Dirt trial 1200m: 4-4-3) found ground early, moved wide on the bend, pressed strongly in the third section. 16/4 (Dirt trial 1200m: 7-6-6) maintained a steady pace with encouragement from the jockey during the middle stages. Two months ago, this horse showed decent form in a mile on dirt but was slow to jump out and ran towards the back. After two trial barrier jumps, there has been slight improvement. In a recent run over 1800m on Sha Tin turf, the form was unfavorable and the late burst of speed was slightly lacking; the jockey-trainer partnership hasn't been outstanding. However, given its established record and acceptable time figures, it could contend for a place.