ENDEARED

Eleven days ago, the horse performed excellently in a mile on dirt, finishing second after staying with a steady pace and gradually closing in at the finish. He lost by only half a length. In his last run over 1400m on Sha Tin turf, this horse has four wins in twenty-two starts and showed decent time. The jockey is very familiar with the horse, and the partnership between trainer and rider looks smooth. Even though he faces an extra 11 pounds in this race, the conditions are slightly unfavorable, and he will be racing from behind, his finishing kick might not match that of his rivals, but it is not guaranteed.