COUNTRY DANCER

Three weeks ago, the horse showed decent form in a short distance race on Happy Valley turf, running in a rearward position after a slow start from the gate. He followed up with a run over 1200m on Sha Tin turf, carrying six pounds less this time. He performed well in this race, showing competitive timing and an ideal draw. He is expected to track the pace again, possessing the strongest finishing kick in his field. Overall, he ranks among the top contenders heading into this race; despite not having a clearly advantageous setup or standout jockey-trainer combination, he is considered primarily as a supporting runner this time.