KANSAS

Eight days ago, this horse ran poorly over 1200m on Sha Tin turf; he was slow to jump, stayed back, and his pace weakened in the final stages, resulting in a heavy defeat. He then attempted 1400m on Sha Tin turf for the first time; this race requires an additional three pounds, which is not suited to his distance, and he suffered disadvantages in the group timing. His draw position was poor, and the partnership between jockey and trainer did not stand out; he is not a contender for this race.