PACKING ANGEL

Ten days ago, the horse performed excellently over a Happy Valley 1800m. Though his start was slow, he settled further back and progressed steadily throughout the race, gradually regaining ground in the final stages to finish as a strong contender, beaten only by a length. He ran over Sha Tin 1600m previously with no bad draw, showing strong late momentum among his peers. The jockey has a good understanding of the horse's temperament, and the jockey-trainer combination is decent. Even if he has to carry an extra pound in this race, considering his recent three defeats and time gaps against rivals, he is still capable of contesting a place.