MICKLEY

Fourteen days ago, the horse performed poorly in a 1200m Sha Tin trial, starting slowly and staying towards the rear, though his finish showed some promise. Fortunately, he was not too far behind and finished beaten three and a half lengths. In his last straight-line race, he needs to carry an extra three pounds this time; the group is faster, putting him at a slight disadvantage with unfavorable draw. However, he tends to stay towards the rear and possesses arguably the strongest finishing kick in his group, with active training—a lack of performance is understandable.