FLYING BOOM

Five weeks ago, this horse performed poorly over 1800m on Sha Tin turf, settling near the front but losing momentum in the final stages and finishing badly. In his last run over 1600m on Sha Tin turf, he carried three pounds less this time and performed creditably. With a reasonable pace in the current field and an acceptable draw, his closing speed against rivals is strong. The jockey-horse combination is decent, but the circumstances are not particularly favorable and the connection between trainer and rider isn't outstanding; he is worth backing as a longshot.